Attorney

FROGG Recruitment; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 850.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Our client seeks an experienced and resilient Attorney in Edenvale to manage complex civil litigation portfolios, focusing on RAF claims, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence, and to run trial actions independently in the Magistrates' and High Courts.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, is admitted to the High Court, has 5–10 years post-admission experience, and possesses a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time permanent position with a February 1, 2027 start.

Qualifikationen

• LLB degree or equivalent recognized legal qualification.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Right of Appearance in the High Court (Section 25(3) of the Legal Practice Act).
• 5–10 years post-admission experience focusing on RAF, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence.

Aufgaben

• End-to-End Litigation: Manage a high-volume litigation caseload from initial instruction to trial or final settlement.
• High Court Appearances: Appear independently in the High Court for interlocutory applications, case management conferences, and trial as permitted.
• Specialised Claims Management: Formulate, quantify, and settle RAF, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence actions.
• Expert Briefing & Liaison: Instruct and brief counsel, medical specialists, actuaries, and industrial psychologists for trial evidence.
• Client and Stakeholder Relations: Provide professional, strategic advice and keep clients updated.
• Practice Management: Ensure compliance, file hygiene, and mentor junior staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Legal drafting

Ausbildung

LLB Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Attorney Edenvale

Our client seeks an experienced and resilient Attorney to manage and advance complex civil litigation portfolios. The successful candidate will run trial actions independently in both the Magistrates' and High Courts, with a primary focus on personal injury claims, unlawful arrest matters, and state liability disputes.

Salary: Market-related.

Position: Full-time permanent position.

Start date: 1 February 2027

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree or equivalent recognized legal qualification.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Right of Appearance in the High Court (Section 25(3) of the Legal Practice Act).
• 5 to 10 years of post-admission experience focusing extensively on:
  • Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims
  • Unlawful arrest
  • Medical negligence / malpractice claims
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strict attention to legal drafting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Litigation: Manage a high-volume litigation caseload from initial instruction, investigation, and drafting of pleadings, through to trial or final settlement.
• High Court Appearances: Appear independently in the High Court for interlocutory applications, case management conferences, and trial trials were permitted and required.
• Specialised Claims Management: Properly formulate, quantify, and settle complex RAF, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence actions.
• Expert Briefing & Liaison: Identify, instruct, and brief counsel, medical specialists, actuaries, and industrial psychologists to solidify expert trial evidence.
• Client and Stakeholder Relations: Provide professional, strategic advice to clients while keeping them rigorously updated on legal and procedural progress.
• Practice Management: Maintain flawless compliance with professional standards, ensure file hygiene, and mentor candidate attorneys or junior staff within the team.