Civil Litigation Associate – Growth & Bonus Potential

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development support

City-center office in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Litigation Associate for our client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will manage civil litigation from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlements.

A strong emphasis on advocacy, accuracy, and deadlines is essential. You will work closely with senior partners in a high-stakes environment, focusing on developing expertise across civil litigation matters in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Proven experience in civil litigation duty handling and filing documents.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and investigations to build strong cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations, and settlements.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and testimony.
• Analyze evidence, identify key issues, and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate case files and deadlines.
• Assist senior litigators with complex trial preparation and execution.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Research

Education

Admitted Attorney (High Court)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Litigation Associate for our client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will manage civil litigation from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlements.

A strong emphasis on advocacy, accuracy, and deadlines is essential. You will work closely with senior partners in a high-stakes environment, focusing on developing expertise across civil litigation matters in the Gauteng region.