Associate Attorney - Hybrid, Diverse Practice & Growth

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health & Retirement

Professional development

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Associate Attorney to join a general practice in Queenstown, offering broad experience across civil litigation, family law, and estate planning. You will manage your own caseload and represent clients in legal proceedings.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of post-qualification experience, strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and a commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in civil litigation, family law, and/or estate planning.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and client management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations across various practice areas.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and wills.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular updates on case progress.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters.
• Stay current with legal developments and best practices in general practice law.

Skills

Civil litigation

Family law

Estate planning

Legal research

Advocacy

Client management

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Associate Attorney to join a general practice in Queenstown, offering broad experience across civil litigation, family law, and estate planning. You will manage your own caseload and represent clients in legal proceedings.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of post-qualification experience, strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and a commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.