Associate Attorney

Diale Mogashoa Attorneys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Cape Town is seeking a high-performing Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. This role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and attending court. Candidates should have 3 years of experience, completed LLB, and be an admitted attorney in South Africa. Benefits include a market-related salary and pension. Applications are due by 24 October.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Pension benefits

Medical aid benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years post-admission experience is essential.
• Proven exposure to general litigation, including in High Court and Magistrates Court.
• Ability to manage client matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents like pleadings and contracts.
• Conducting research on case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Attendance at Court and performing related administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to work with others

Time management

Education

Completed LLB

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Member of Legal Practice Council

Completed PLT

Job description

DIALE MOGASHOA ATTORNEYS is seeking a high-performing Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team, in Cape Town.

This opportunity offers close mentorship under a seasoned Principal Attorney with deep general litigation, labour and employment law, procurement and public law and personal injury law expertise. If you are an ambitious, driven attorney with a strong academic track record and a passion for law, this role will offer you exposure to diverse, high‑quality work and client engagement in a supportive yet high‑performance environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting of all legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, contracts/agreements, notices and various correspondence applicable to particular practice areas.
• Have the ability to make a determination of facts.
• Drafting opinions to clients.
• Providing general verbal or written advice to clients, including strategies for litigation and a fair understanding of the general litigation process, from summons to trial stage in action proceedings and from Notice of Motion to argument stage in motion proceedings.
• Conducting research on case law, statutes and regulations and drafting memos to clients and/or your principals on the outcome of the research.
• Attendance at Court and other associated forums, including arguing matters, engaging with Court personnel and various administrative tasks associated with litigation.
• Coordinating with clients and other external parties on legal matters.
• Assisting with administrative and in‑house legal duties.
• Participate in the Firm's activities and must have the potential to make a contribution to the Firm's non‑practice related activities.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Requirements - Qualifications: Completed LLB (excellent academic performance is essential); Admitted Attorney in South Africa with Right of Appearance in the High Court; Member of the Legal Practice Council (LPC); Completed PLT (advantageous).
• Experience: 3 years post‑admission experience; Proven experience in managing client matters independently; Proven exposure to general litigation, including in High Court and Magistrates Court litigation; Proven exposure to labour and employment law, procurement and public law and personal injury law (advantageous); Exposure to AJS or similar accounting programmes (advantageous).
• Skills and Attributes: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Good verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability to work with others; Demonstrate a sense of urgency; Take initiative; Demonstrate a good work ethic, accountability and sense of responsibility; Ability to practice efficiently and independently; Time management; Ability to finalise matters and render accounts to clients timeously; Ability to manage candidate attorneys.
• Other Requirements: A valid driver's license; Ability to travel for client consultations or court hearings, where required; Contactable references.

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION

• Remuneration & Benefits: Market Related Salary; Pension and Medical Aid benefits.

Please send a detailed CV together with copies of your qualifications to - by 24 October.