Senior Remote Commercial Litigation Lawyer (South Africa)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work flexibility

Advanced medical aid options

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a national law firm. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of commercial disputes, drafting pleadings, representing clients in mediations and court proceedings, and mentoring junior staff in a virtual setting.

The position offers full remote work from anywhere in South Africa, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• Admitted SA attorney with strong commercial litigation background.
• Minimum 6–8 years handling complex disputes in a robust practice.
• Proven ability to research, draft, and argue effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical and strategic skills.
• Comfortable working remotely with reliable internet.

Responsabilités

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from start to finish.
• Conduct thorough legal research and develop strong arguments.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations and court hearings.
• Take depositions and oversee discovery processes.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on strategy.
• Maintain client communications and provide updates.
• Mentor junior staff or external counsel when needed.
• Stay current with case law and procedural rules.
• Collaborate with the virtual team using collaboration tools.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Remote work proficiency

Negotiation and advocacy

Legal research proficiency

Caseload management

Formation

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Outils

Legal research databases

Virtual case management systems

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a national law firm. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of commercial disputes, drafting pleadings, representing clients in mediations and court proceedings, and mentoring junior staff in a virtual setting.

The position offers full remote work from anywhere in South Africa, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to high-profile cases.