Commercial Associate

KISCH IP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Attorney to join their Commercial Department. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience in Commercial Law and Litigation. Responsibilities include attending client consultations, drafting documents, and managing litigation matters. This position offers a dynamic professional environment for those with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 3 to 5 years post-admission experience.
• Experience in High Court litigation - Commercial matters.
• Experience in drafting pleadings, applications, and court notices.

Responsibilities

• Attending client consultations and taking instructions.
• Drafting Court pleadings, applications, and notices accurately.
• Managing litigation matters effectively.
• Providing sound and competent legal advice.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Self-motivated

Analytical thinker

Proficient in Court Online

Experience in drafting legal documents

Experience in Data Privacy and Consumer Law

Education

Completed B Com Law and LLB degrees

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Overview

Our Commercial Department has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney. We are looking for an energetic and highly driven candidate to join this well-established and growing practice. The ideal candidate is confident, with excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and well-versed in Commercial Law and Commercial Litigation. If you enjoy commercial work and litigation and want to advance your career, this is a great opportunity within an active and professional environment.

Minimum required experience and competencies:

• Admitted Attorney with 3 to 5 years post-admission experience
• Completed B Com Law and LLB degrees
• Postgraduate qualifications (beneficial)
• 3 to 5 years post-admission experience in High Court litigation - Commercial matters
• Experience in drafting pleadings, applications, and court notices
• Proficient in Court Online and Case Lines
• Experience in drafting Commercial Agreements
• Experience in Data Privacy and Consumer Law (beneficial)
• Experience in Company Secretarial work (beneficial)
• The candidate should be self-motivated, meticulous, dedicated, and an analytical thinker who thrives on solving complex legal issues.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The duties of the Commercial Associate will include, but are not limited to:

• Attending client consultations and taking instructions
• Drafting Court pleadings, applications, and notices accurately
• Compiling comprehensive commercial quotations
• Managing litigation matters effectively
• Drafting or reviewing legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and letters of demand promptly and accurately
• Briefing counsel and relevant third parties with proper pre-consultation preparation
• Managing files efficiently (company files, client files, counsel files, court copies)
• Adhering to FICA requirements and completing relevant documentation accurately
• Responding promptly to client queries, including invoice and general queries
• Updating clients and relevant parties regularly on the status of matters and instructions
• Providing sound and competent legal advice
• Ensuring billing requirements are met according to client instructions
• Managing debtors effectively by following up on outstanding accounts