Senior Complex Civil & Commercial Litigation Attorney

Placements24; Queenstown; Vor Ort; NZD 109.000 - 196.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension fund

Continuous professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a prestigious law firm based in Queenstown. The role requires leading complex civil and commercial litigation from inception to resolution and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate is admitted in the High Court of South Africa with 10+ years' experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a proven track record in court appearances and strategy development.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted attorney with at least 10 years in litigation.
• Extensive civil and commercial litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure rules and evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Aufgaben

• Manage a caseload of complex civil and commercial litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Develop comprehensive legal strategies and provide expert advice to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, and evidence.
• Interview clients and witnesses, and prepare them for testimony.
• Oversee and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations.
• Stay updated on legal developments and best practices in litigation.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Leadership

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney, High Court of SA

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a prestigious law firm based in Queenstown. The role requires leading complex civil and commercial litigation from inception to resolution and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate is admitted in the High Court of South Africa with 10+ years' experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a proven track record in court appearances and strategy development.