Attorney (Legal practitioner)

MyCareerCraft; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking an Attorney (Legal practitioner) to lead a broad litigation and advisory practice in RSA. You will be client-facing and work in an empowering team environment.

Key duties include managing matters from inception to finalisation, appearing in Magistrates' Court and High Court, drafting pleadings and opinions, and advising on disputes and risk. The role offers mentorship and exposure to arbitration and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
• 2–7 years’ post-admission experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Experience in both Magistrates' Court and High Court.
• Strong drafting, research and litigation skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil, commercial, and family law matters from inception to finalisation.
• Appear in Magistrates' Court and High Court for motion and trial proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, contracts, notices, and legal opinions.
• Advise clients on disputes, contractual risk, and resolution strategies.
• Engage in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Implement and monitor legal compliance policies.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Civil & Commercial Lit.

Magistrates & High Court

Drafting & Research

Caseload Management

Client Communication

Job description

About the job Attorney (Legal practitioner)

We are looking for a personable and commercially minded Attorney to manage a broad litigation and advisory practice. If you thrive in a client-facing environment, have a genuine interest in people, and want to work in an empowering team - this role is for you.

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court
• 2-7 years' post-admission experience in civil and commercial litigation
• Experience in both Magistrates' Court and High Court
• Strong drafting, research, and litigation skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills

Key Duties

• Manage civil, commercial, and family law matters from inception to finalisation
• Appear in Magistrates' Court and High Court for motion and trial proceedings
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, contracts, notices, and legal opinions
• Advise clients on disputes, contractual risk, and resolution strategies
• Engage in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Implement and monitor legal compliance policies
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff

Matter Areas Include

• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Property, lease, and consumer matters
• Family law and labour-related litigation

Advantageous

• Experience in arbitration, ADR, and commercial contracts
• Exposure to property transactions and multi-disciplinary practice
• Interest in psychology and human behaviour

All applications are treated with strict confidentiality

If you have not heard back from us in 21 days, consider your application unsuccessful. Only RSA citizens by birth will be considered

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