Associate Attorney | Employment (Jnb)

Ens; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gauteng is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Employment department. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of employment law matters, build litigation skills, and engage with clients in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be an admitted attorney with 1-2 years of experience in employment law, ready to take on responsibilities from day one.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to diverse matters and clients

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-articles experience in employment law.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits and agreements.
• Representing clients at Labour Court and CCMA proceedings.
• Researching law and providing legal opinions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Admitted attorney in South Africa

Job description

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• I'm Hiring
• An Associate role has become available in the Employment department at the Johannesburg 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.

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 work closely with clients and manage various matters, developing excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills. The candidate must be hard-working, possess good interpersonal skills, and exercise sound judgment as required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting documents such as pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and correspondence
2. Researching law and providing legal opinions
3. Attending consultations with clients and counsel
4. Representing clients at Labour Court and CCMA proceedings
5. Managing all aspects of proceedings, including evidence collation and witness consultations
6. Practice management tasks, including file management and fee recovery
7. Liaising with opposing attorneys
8. Building and maintaining relationships with clients and potential clients

Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Admitted attorney in South Africa with a strong academic record
• 1-2 years post-articles experience in employment law
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Consistently high-quality work output
• Understanding client needs, effective communication, and client relationship management are essential
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary

ENS is committed to transformation and equity.

Preference will be given to qualified EE candidates.

The closing date for applications is 01 June.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice