Dispute Resolution Junior Associate — Mentorship(Kimberley)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Exposure to disputes

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Associate to join their busy Dispute Resolution team. The role suits a newly qualified or early-career lawyer eager to gain experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation, with close guidance from partners and senior associates.

You will manage case files, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and affidavits, attend court, and assist with discovery, under supervision.

Qualifications

• LLB degree from a recognized institution.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 0–2 years of post-qualification experience in dispute resolution or a related field.
• Strong academic record with keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a caseload of civil and commercial disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, pleadings, and affidavits.
• Draft correspondence, notices, and other legal documents related to disputes.
• Attend court proceedings, client meetings and witness interviews under supervision.
• Assist with discovery processes, including document review and collation.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel and court officials.
• Learn and apply procedural rules of various courts and tribunals.
• Support senior members of the dispute resolution team in complex cases.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge management by summarizing new case law.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

LLB degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal databases

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Associate to join their busy Dispute Resolution team. The role suits a newly qualified or early-career lawyer eager to gain experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation, with close guidance from partners and senior associates.

You will manage case files, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and affidavits, attend court, and assist with discovery, under supervision.