Associate Attorney

Herold Gie Attorneys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Cape Town is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage litigious matters and conduct legal research in Employment and Public law. The ideal candidate will have an LLB Degree, be proficient in both English and Afrikaans, and possess 3-6 years of experience. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Provident fund

Cell-phone allowance

Secure parking

Qualifications

• Admitted as an attorney of the High Court with a focus on Employment and Public law.
• Registered legal practitioner in good standing.
• Experience in High Court and Labour Court litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigious matters, particularly in municipal and employment law.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions.
• Aim to grow own practice organically.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Platforms

Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage high-pressure environments

Education

LLB Degree

Other business-related or related Masters' degree

Tools

Juta Law

LexisNexis

Sabinet

Job description

Job Title

Associate Attorney

Seniority Level

Between 3 – 6 years' proven work experience in a legal firm

Reporting Level

Directly to the directors in the Employment & Public Law Department

Job Location

Cape Town - Wembley 3, 80 McKenzie Street

Employment Type

Full-time

Commencement

As soon as possible

Remuneration

CTC - Commensurate to work experience (please indicate salary expectation on application)

Benefits

Provident fund, cell-phone allowance, & secure parking

Skills and Qualifications

• Admitted as an attorney of the High Court and currently in practice with a specific focus on all aspects of Employment and Public law.
• Registered and in good standing as a legal practitioner with the Legal Practice Council.
• Specific interest / knowledge in Employment and Public Law (Administrative; Procurement; Local Government law), as well as litigation experience in the High Court, Labour Court and statutory bodies such as Bargaining Councils and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
• LLB Degree (essential) and any other business-related or related Masters' degree (desirable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and skills in paying attention to detail.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Fluent in any other language is beneficial.
• Proven ability to be proactive and take initiative, as well as easily adaptable in a high‑pressure environment in juggling multiple urgent matters at a time.
• Positive attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with team members.
• Adept in research skills and in various computer systems, viz. Microsoft Platforms (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word), legal literature platforms (viz. Juta Law, LexisNexis, Sabinet or any other legal accounting / financial software programmes).
• Has strong organisational and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to think out of the box and with the requisite speed required for a busy practice.
• Ability to contribute positively and proactively as part of a team.
• Maintain professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to identify and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with and running litigious matters, with nuanced legal issues particularly in municipal law, procurement law, administrative law and employment law; including drafting of court papers (either application or action proceedings) and managing client instructions and expectations.
• Conducting research and drafting legal opinions of intricate legal issues particularly in municipal law, procurement law, administrative law or employment law; including drafting of court papers (either application or action proceedings) and managing client instructions.
• Aim to organically grow his / her practice.

Application Requirements

Closing date for applications: 27 October

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Copy of identity document
3. Certified copy of LLB and any other qualifications
4. Certified copy of attorney's admission certificate
5. Applications can be sent to by or before closing date, viz. 27 October

No late applications will be accepted. Should you not receive a response after three weeks from the date of submission of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.