Junior Litigation Associate — Mentored Litigation Growth

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Mentorship program

CLE courses

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a Centurion-based law firm in finding a Junior Litigation Associate. The role focuses on developing skills in dispute resolution, working closely with senior litigators on pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will gain hands-on experience while being mentored in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build a solid litigation foundation within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a clear academic record and good standing.
• Foundational knowledge of litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda for case issues.
• Support senior associates during discovery and document review.
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and pre-trial conferences as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation knowledge

Organization

Office software

Education

Law degree / Admitted attorney

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a Centurion-based law firm in finding a Junior Litigation Associate. The role focuses on developing skills in dispute resolution, working closely with senior litigators on pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will gain hands-on experience while being mentored in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build a solid litigation foundation within a collaborative team.