Associate – Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Milton Resourcing; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary package (Negotiable

Cape Town law firm exposure

Exposure to high-profile commerciallit

Resumo da oferta

Milton Resourcing seeks an Associate for a leading South African law firm focused on commercial litigation and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and opinions, and support the litigation team throughout matters from inception to resolution.

The role requires admission to practice law in South Africa, 3–4 years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office and PDF tooling proficiency.

Qualificações

• Admitted to practice law in South Africa.
• 3–4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and litigation skills.
• Excellent client liaison capabilities.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, opinions, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Support senior and junior lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders under supervision.
• Apply strong organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Drafting

Litigation

Client liaison

Time management

Organisational skills

Formação académica

Admitted to practice law in South Africa

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Nuance/Kofax

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An esteemed law firm with a strong focus on commercial litigation and dispute resolution is seeking a dedicated Associate to support its litigation team. This is an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers within a dynamic and client-focused environment, contributing directly to impactful legal proceedings and dispute resolutions.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, opinions, and correspondence
• Assist in managing litigation matters from inception to resolution
• Support senior and junior lawyers in preparing for hearings, trials, and mediations
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders under supervision
• Apply strong organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines

Requirements:

• Admission to practice law in South Africa
• 3 to 4 years of relevant legal experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Skilled in PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax
• Strong legal research, drafting, and litigation skills
• Excellent client liaison capabilities
• Effective time management and organisational skills

Familiarity with the following:

• Litigation procedures and dispute resolution processes
• Commercial law practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (Negotiable)
• Opportunity to work with a reputable legal team in Cape Town
• Exposure to high-profile commercial litigation cases
• Supportive work environment fostering professional growth