Associate : Litigation – Dispute Resolution Department - Cape Town, South Africa

Bowmans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Cape Town is seeking an Associate in the Litigation department. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, focusing on medical malpractice and dispute resolution. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, providing client consultations, and participating in negotiations. Strong communication skills and an LLB degree are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop legal expertise.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 2-3 years post admission experience.
• Experience in a demanding work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including pleadings and settlement agreements.
• Consulting with clients and preparing for High Court proceedings.
• Conducting negotiations to settle disputes.

Skills

Medical malpractice litigation

Dispute resolution

Client interaction ability

Legal technical skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Post grad LLB degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job title : Associate : Litigation – Dispute Resolution Department - Cape Town, South Africa

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Admitted attorney with 2-3 years post admission experience in medical malpractice litigation and dispute resolution.

Post grad LLB degree with a sound academic transcript.

Exposure to a demanding work environment – Big law firm exposure advantageous

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Drafting documents, including pleadings, notices, affidavits, settlement agreements and correspondence.

Furnishing legal opinions and advice on various areas of medical and insurance law

Consultations with clients and counsel; interviewing witnesses.

Preparing for and attending High Court and private arbitration proceedings; participating in investigations and report preparation flowing therefrom.

Conducting negotiations with a view to settling disputes and / or claims.

Practice management : general administration, including file management and electronic time-keeping.

Business development in the form of the preparation of internal and external newsflashes or articles of interest to clients / potential clients; assistance with the preparation of tender documentation.

Training of Candidate Attorneys and junior associates within the team; and in the broader practice group from time to time.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

Client Focus

Client interaction ability

Including understanding the need to balance addressing the legal requirements of the instruction with understanding and meeting the expectations and requirements of clients.

Understanding the need to obtain the necessary instruction details / information from clients and the ability to translate this to achieve the delivery of service to the client.

Capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients.

Work Standards

Setting high personal goals and personal standards of performance, producing work timeously, accurately and of a consistently high standard, with an ability to work both independently and in a leveraged Team, to train juniors and interact with senior partners.

Ability to work according to a fee budget.

Ability to work within a large team.

Capable of coping under time pressures and according to client pressures.

Commitment to excellence in standard of work produced.

Understanding the importance of teamwork and effective communication within the team.

Taking and accepting responsibility for performance of mandates and conduct of matters.

Planning and organizing

Ability to prioritise, manage schedules, delegate and plan in a client-centric environment and within a large team.

Ability to delegate and supervise such planning and organising where necessary.

OTHER SKILLS :

Legal Technical skills

Possesses the legal technical skill to understand client requirements in order to deliver excellent client service and legally sound advice.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver according to deadlines.

Capable of applying legal theory in a practical and commercially astute manner.

Appetite and interest to expand one’s expertise in addressing client needs and legal requirements.

Communication

Able to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.

Produce documents that have appropriate organisation and structure, correct grammar and language.

Understanding the need for accountability.

Computer Literacy

Proficient in Word and Outlook.

Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint would be an advantage.

Capable of learning to work with additional Computer programmes relevant to, inter alia, litigation; eDiscovery and digital timekeeping.

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