Junior Litigation Attorney - Law Firm - Bedfordview

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Johannesburg seeks a motivated Junior Litigation Attorney. This role includes drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting in court proceedings. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of litigation processes and effective communication skills. Applicants with experience in high court litigation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on evictions and litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures.
• Ability to draft pleadings independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for litigation cases.
• Conduct legal research on case law and statutes.
• Assist in preparation for court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Time management

Clear communication

Tools

Legal software

Research databases

Job description

Junior Litigation Attorney - Law Firm - Bedfordview

Our client, a law firm based in Bedfordview, is seeking a motivated and dynamic Junior Attorney to join their litigation team. The successful candidate will primarily handle matters in the High Court and Magistrate's Court, assisting senior attorneys while gaining valuable experience in various aspects of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, notices, affidavits, and other legal documents for litigation cases.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on case law and statutes relevant to ongoing matters.
• Assisting in the preparation of trial bundles and court presentations.
• Attending court proceedings, including trials, hearings, and motions.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Managing case files, including maintaining records, updating clients, and tracking deadlines.
• Assisting senior attorneys in case strategy development and execution.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience on evictions, high court, and magistrate's litigation matters.
• Experience of Court online and Caselines.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to draft pleadings independently.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with legal software and research databases.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and courtroom advocacy.

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please apply online.