Emerging Commercial Litigation Junior Associate

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Mentorship from experienced litigators

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prestigious law firm in Centurion, Gauteng, to recruit a Junior Associate for their Commercial Litigation team. This is an entry-level opportunity for a newly admitted attorney to gain hands-on experience in dispute resolution and court procedures.

You will work closely with seasoned litigators, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare for hearings while developing a solid foundation for a career in commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Articles of clerkship completed with exposure to litigation.
• Strong academic record, preferably with distinctions.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and understanding court procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Able to work full-time at Centurion offices.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for a career in commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on diverse litigation matters.
• Draft initial pleadings, applications, affidavits and other court documents.
• Assist senior attorneys in managing discovery processes, including document review and production.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and evidence for hearings and trials.
• Attend court appearances, consultations, and client meetings under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Support the litigation team with case strategy development and implementation.
• Manage assigned caseloads efficiently and ensure adherence to court rules and deadlines.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge management by updating legal precedents and research materials.
• Participate in internal training sessions and professional development activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prestigious law firm in Centurion, Gauteng, to recruit a Junior Associate for their Commercial Litigation team. This is an entry-level opportunity for a newly admitted attorney to gain hands-on experience in dispute resolution and court procedures.

You will work closely with seasoned litigators, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare for hearings while developing a solid foundation for a career in commercial litigation.