ADMITTED LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Northern Suburbs - CPT - Competitive salary
- Location
- Bellville, Western Cape
- Closing date
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Job description
Key Responsibilities
\* Consult with clients and counsel and provide sound, practical legal advice.
\* Manage complex litigation matters from inception to conclusion.
\* Conduct legal research and analyse legal precedents and probable outcomes.
\* Draft pleadings, legal opinions, correspondence, applications and other legal documents.
\* Prepare matters for High Court, Magistrate’s Court, tribunal and arbitration proceedings.
\* Gather, assess and compile evidence.
\* Brief and liaise with counsel where required.
\* Handle litigation with minimal reliance on advocates where appropriate.
\* Represent clients in civil litigation, hearings and arbitrations.
\* Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and legal documentation.
\* Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships.
Minimum Requirements
\* Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
\* Minimum 2 years’ post-admission litigation experience.
\* Proven High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation experience.
\* Commercial litigation experience is highly advantageous.
\* Exceptional legal drafting ability.
\* Strong legal research and analytical skills.
\* Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.
\* Strong problem-solving ability.
\* Able to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.
\* Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.
\* Strong leadership qualities.
\* Computer literate.
\* Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
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