Litigation Associate – Greenberg & Associates

Staffwise; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Cape Town is seeking a competent and independent attorney to manage litigation matters. The role involves overseeing divorce cases, drafting legal documents, and providing sound legal advice to clients. Candidates must have an LLB degree and the right of appearance in the High Court. Strong communication and networking skills are essential. This is a full-time permanent position within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• LLB Degree required with the right of appearance in the High Court.
• Proven experience in legal drafting and advocacy.
• Strong communication skills and effective client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage divorce and litigation matters from start to finish.
• Draft legal documents including contracts and affidavits.
• Appear in court to argue cases and manage trials.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Overview

Full-time, Permanent, Cape Town (Gardens). Posted 8 months ago. Established in 1992, Greenberg & Associates is a law firm with a multi-disciplined, talented, and diverse team. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch in a non-corporate, supportive environment where everyone’s contributions matter. They are looking for a competent and independent attorney with rights to appear in the High Court to join their team and assume responsibility for all litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee divorce and other dispute-related litigation matters from start to finish.
• Draft contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Appear in court (preferably High Court) to argue cases, handle trials, and manage applications confidently and effectively.
• Provide sound legal advice to clients and maintain clear and professional communication.
• Supervise and delegate work to two candidate attorneys, ensuring effective mentorship and workflow.
• Engage in networking and business development activities to build client relationships and grow the firm’s client base.

Qualifications and Skills

• LLB Degree is essential and right of appearance (preferably in the High Court).
• Proven experience in drafting contracts, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities.
• Excellent command of English and ability to articulate arguments effectively in court and build strong client relationships.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to respond to queries, handle complaints, and manage difficult situations calmly.
• Active networking capability to generate new business opportunities.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to delegate to candidate attorneys.
• Computer literate with responsibility for own administration; able to work autonomously while maintaining open communication with the team.
• Systematic, multitasking approach; able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative to maintain high service and performance standards.
• Analytical, logical, accountable with strong attention to detail.
• Preferred: driver’s license and access to reliable transport.

Application Process

Interested? Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below. Closing date for applications: 03 February 2025. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Apply online by providing your name, email, and phone details as prompted.