Associate Attorney: Commercial Litigation

Brightcitytalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightcitytalent is seeking an Associate Attorney with strong commercial litigation and drafting skills to join our boutique practice in Johannesburg. You will work on a varied portfolio including insolvency, liquidations and shareholder disputes, while maintaining high-quality pleadings and client communications.

The role requires independent work with supervision from senior attorneys and a disciplined approach to deadlines and case management in a busy firm environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least four years post-admission experience.
• Extensive commercial litigation experience.
• High Court right of appearance.
• Proficient with Court Online and CaseLines.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, affidavits, notices, agreements, legal opinions and client correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation and litigation strategy.
• Manage assigned matters, competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and manage court bundles using Court Online and CaseLines.
• Attend client consultations, liaise with counsel and respond professionally to client queries.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys while taking ownership of the quality and accuracy of deliverables.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Caseload management

Education

Admitted Attorney

Tools

Court Online

CaseLines

Job description

An established, boutique legal practice is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in commercial litigation and excellent legal drafting skills.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of business-to-business disputes, with a particular focus on insolvency, liquidations, shareholder disputes, contractual disputes and matters involving mining clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, affidavits, notices, agreements, legal opinions and client correspondence.

• Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation and litigation strategy.

• Manage assigned matters, competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Prepare and manage court bundles using Court Online and CaseLines.

• Attend client consultations, liaise with counsel and respond professionally to client queries.

• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys while taking ownership of the quality and accuracy of deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with approximately four or more years’ post-admission experience, excluding articles.

• Substantial, hands-on commercial litigation experience.

• High Court right of appearance.

• Practical proficiency in Court Online and CaseLines.

• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Candidates with experience in insolvency, liquidations and shareholder disputes will be particularly well suited. The successful candidate must be organised, detail-oriented, client-focused and comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues.