Kanthoruwa

Junior Attorney with Notarial License

John Wilson Partners

Salary
Not disclosed
Job type
Full-time
Work type
On-site
Experience
Entry-level

Colombo 12·Posted Sep 14, 2026

Junior Attorney-at-Law with Notarial Licence

John Wilson Partners invites applications from dedicated legal professionals to join a law practice with over 125 years of history. The selected candidate will handle notarial and general legal work, independently managing assigned files, deadlines and client correspondence under the supervision of senior partners.

Main Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute deeds, agreements, powers of attorney and other notarial documents.
  • Review title deeds, plans and searches relating to property and notarial matters.
  • Conduct legal research on legislation, case law and procedural matters.
  • Maintain organized client files and report regularly to the Managing Principal.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Admitted and enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
  • A valid Notarial Licence in English or Sinhala is a must.
  • 1-3 years of post-qualification legal experience.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong research and drafting skills.

Send your application to: jwp@srilankalaw.com
Email subject line: Application for the Position of Junior Attorney-at-Law (Notary)

Please include:

  • A detailed Resume
  • Contact details of two non-related referees
  • A recent photograph

Please also state your date of admission, Notarial Licence details, current employment status, and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.