Associate Attorney | Employment (CPT)

ENS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ENS, a leading employment law firm in Cape Town, is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Employment department. This role involves handling various aspects of employment law, including litigation and advisory work. Ideal candidates should be passionate about employment law, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently in a demanding environment. Applications close on 01 June 2024.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years post articles experience in an employment law department.
• Strong academic record in law.
• Experience in civil litigation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, and agreements.
• Researching law and furnishing legal opinions.
• Attending consultations with clients and counsel.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Education

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

ENS City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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An Associate role has become available to join the Employment department at the Cape Town offices of ENS.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. In addition to having a keen interest in employment law, the ideal candidate should be achievement oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards.

OVERVIEW

The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will be expected to assume responsibility for working closely with clients as well as managing elements of various matters. As such, this role will offer the candidate an opportunity to develop excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills.

The candidate must be hard-working, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to exercise sound judgement as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting various documents including inter alia: pleadings, affidavits, agreements and general correspondence
• Researching law and furnishing legal opinions
• Attending consultations with clients and counsel
• Attending to appearances at the Labour Court and CCMA
• Attending to all aspects of proceedings, including collating evidence and witness consultations
• General practice management including inter alia: managing files and attending to the recovery of fees
• Liaising with opposing attorneys
• Building and maintaining relationships (both internally and externally) with clients / potential new clients

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa, with a strong academic record. In addition thereto, the candidate should also possess the following:

• A thorough knowledge of collective and individual employment law, with at least 1-2 years post articles experience in an employment law department
• A passion for employment law
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and practice
• A willingness to travel for periods of time
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to self-regulate and work as a member of a team
• The ability to consistently produce high-quality work

It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general.

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is the 01 June 2024.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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