Junior Litigation Attorney

Aggenbach Attorneys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Exposure to diverse legal matters

Job summary

Aggenbach Attorneys in Durbanville, near Cape Town, seeks a junior general and litigation attorney to join our team. The role involves managing a client caseload independently, liaising with clients to secure new work, and growing the firm’s business opportunities in a collaborative environment.

We offer a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, a competitive package, and exposure to a variety of legal matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney in South Africa with a focus on litigation.
• Post admission experience in litigation, family law or estates is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship abilities.
• Excellent research abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common legal software applications.
• Driven, career-focused and able to work independently.
• Ambitious, meticulous and able to deliver high-quality work.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of an established client base independently.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to generate and maintain work.
• Develop and grow business opportunities for the firm.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client liaison

Business development

Research skills

Legal software

Languages: Afrikaans & English

Independence / autonomy

Networking

Proactive learner

Education

Admitted attorney (South Africa)

Job description

Aggenbach Attorneys, a well-established law firm based in Durbanville (Cape Town), is looking for a junior general & litigation attorney to join our team.

Salary

Market related.

Start date

As soon as possible

This is the ideal opportunity for a junior attorney who is ready to work independently and who would like to grow in a professional and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of an established client base independently.
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to bring in new work and maintain existing client relationships.
• Develop and grow business opportunities, including expanding relationships with clients and other stakeholders to generate new work for the firm.

Qualifications and Skills

• Admittedattorney(South African qualification).
• Post admission experience in litigation, family law, wills, trusts, deceased estates, etcetera will be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively liaise with clients and other legal professionals.
• Exceptional research skills.
• Proficiency in the use of legal software programs.
• Must be driven and have a good work ethic, be career focused and able to work independently.
• Must strive for excellence, be ambitious, dedicated and meticulous.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English.
• Own car and license.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to build relationships and network with current and future clients and other stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow professionally.

What do we offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to a variety of legal matters.