Junior Litigation Associate — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Associate in Litigation in Queenstown. The role targets newly admitted practitioners eager to develop skills under senior attorneys, handling civil and commercial matters across the litigation lifecycle from pleadings to court appearances.

The position emphasizes growth in discovery, legal research, drafting, and client preparation for mediations and hearings within a supportive Eastern Cape firm network.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney of the High Court of SA with up-to-date practicing status.
• 1–3 years of experience in a litigation-focused role.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting pleadings, applications and other court documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions on civil and commercial litigation.
• Manage discovery processes and document reviews.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Litigation support

Analytical skills

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Associate in Litigation in Queenstown. The role targets newly admitted practitioners eager to develop skills under senior attorneys, handling civil and commercial matters across the litigation lifecycle from pleadings to court appearances.

The position emphasizes growth in discovery, legal research, drafting, and client preparation for mediations and hearings within a supportive Eastern Cape firm network.