Remote Senior Litigation Attorney — Civil & Arbitration Lead

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure tied to performance

Medical aid benefits

Retirement fund benefits

CPD support

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a fully remote position in South Africa. The attorney will handle complex civil litigation matters, arbitrations, and mediations, working within a distributed team.

The role demands significant courtroom advocacy, strategic case management, and strong legal research capabilities. The ideal candidate has 8+ years PQE, proven success in complex civil disputes, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload remotely with excellent

Qualifications

• Admitted to the High Court of South Africa with at least 8 years PQE in litigation.
• Proven ability to manage complex civil disputes and trial advocacy.
• Extensive experience in discovery, motions, and trial practice.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Represent clients in court appearances, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop case strategies.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including complaints, answers, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and risk management strategies.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Remote work discipline

Client management

Negotiation

Team mentorship

Education

High Court of South Africa admission

8+ years PQE in litigation

Tools

Legal research platforms

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a fully remote position in South Africa. The attorney will handle complex civil litigation matters, arbitrations, and mediations, working within a distributed team.

The role demands significant courtroom advocacy, strategic case management, and strong legal research capabilities. The ideal candidate has 8+ years PQE, proven success in complex civil disputes, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload remotely with excellent