Associate Attorney

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Portuguese language

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a litigation-focused Associate Attorney to join a well-established practice in Johannesburg South. This high-growth role offers a direct path toward Partnership and involves handling a significant overflow of work from Directors.

Key responsibilities include managing diverse litigation, leading cases in debt collection, divorce and family law, estates and commercial disputes, with courtroom appearances and client counsel. Portuguese culture is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years Post-Admission experience.
• Proven track record of trial experience.
• Strong drafting and oral argument skills.
• Professional demeanor in a traditional office.
• Portuguese language skills are a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Independently manage a diverse caseload involving Magistrate’s Court and High Court matters.
• Practice Areas: Lead cases across debt collections, divorce and family law, deceased estates, commercial litigation, and general disputes.
• Criminal Law: Handle general criminal matters (excluding CIT or high-level criminal cases).
• Court Appearances: Conduct trials and present solid, persuasive legal arguments in court without supervision.
• Client Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing expert legal counsel and managing expectations throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Litigation management

Trial experience

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Professionalism

Post-Admission experience

Portuguese language

Litigation scope

Job description

Associate Attorney | Johannesburg South

Hire Resolve is seeking a litigation-focused Associate Attorney to join a well-established legal practice in Johannesburg South. This is a high-growth opportunity designed for a courtroom-ready professional to handle a significant overflow of work directly from the Directors, with a clear path toward Partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management: Independently manage a diverse caseload involving Magistrate’s Court and High Court matters.




• Practice Areas: Lead cases across debt collections, divorce and family law, deceased estates, commercial litigation, and general disputes.




• Criminal Law: Handle general criminal matters (excluding CIT or high-level criminal cases).




• Court Appearances: Conduct trials and present solid, persuasive legal arguments in court without supervision.




• Client Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing expert legal counsel and managing expectations throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• Experience: 1–3 years Post-Admission experience (this role is not suitable for newly admitted attorneys).




• Courtroom Proficiency: Must have a proven track record of trial experience and the ability to manage court proceedings independently.




• Advocacy Skills: Demonstrated strength in drafting and presenting oral arguments.




• Professionalism: Ability to thrive in a traditional, high-standard office environment (corporate attire required).




• Culture (Nice to Have): Proficiency in Portuguese and an understanding of Portuguese culture would be a significant advantage.

Position Details:

• Location: Johannesburg South (Professional Office Park environment).




• Remuneration: R240,000 – R360,000 per annum (negotiable).




• Growth: This position is intended for someone looking to build a long-term career with the objective of reaching Partner level.