Associate

Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks an Associate in its Commercial Litigation team. The ideal candidate has extensive post-admission experience and proven expertise in commercial dispute resolution.

You will draft a range of pleadings and affidavits, conduct in-depth research, and guide clients through complex litigation in both High Court and Magistrates’ Court. The role requires strong drafting, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage matters from inception to

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ post-admission experience.
• Proven experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Experience handling High Court and Magistrates’ Court matters.
• Ability to manage matters independently from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits, opinions and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice.
• Attend client consultations and provide strategic litigation guidance.
• Handle matters in the High Court and Magistrates’ Court.
• Brief and liaise with counsel where required.
• Manage files and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Drafting pleadings

Legal research

Litigation

Client relations

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Associate Attorney(Commercial Litigation) Based In Sandton, Gauteng A well-established law firm based in Sandton is looking for an experienced Associate to join its Commercial Litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits, opinions and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice
• Attend client consultations and provide strategic litigation guidance
• Handle matters in the High Court and Magistrates’ Court
• Brief and liaise with counsel where required
• Manage files and ensure matters progress efficiently
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Drafting various documents including inter alia: pleadings, affidavits, agreements and general correspondence
• 4+ years’ post-admission experience
• Proven experience in Commercial Litigation
• Strong drafting and legal research skills
• Experience handling High Court and Magistrates’ Court matters
• Strong understanding of commercial dispute resolution and litigation processes
• Ability to manage matters independently from inception to completion
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines