Litigation Attorney

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with bonuses

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Continued legal education support

Job summary

Placements24 invites a skilled Litigation Attorney to join its legal team in Richards Bay. You will manage civil and commercial matters from inception through resolution, develop strategies, and advocate in court and ADR forums.

The ideal candidate holds a High Court admission with 5+ years of dedicated litigation experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and thorough knowledge of court procedures. This role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with a minimum of 5 years of dedicated litigation experience.
• Proven experience in handling diverse civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Thorough knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex case details, and develop effective legal strategies.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft legal documents such as claims, defenses, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for case preparation.
• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and legal precedents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Negotiation

Drafting legal documents

Education

LLB / legal degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Attorney to join their legal team based in Richards Bay . This role involves managing a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution. You will be responsible for developing legal strategies, conducting thorough case preparation, and representing the company's interests in court and alternative dispute resolution forums. The successful candidate will possess strong advocacy skills, a deep understanding of litigation procedures, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for the client, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex case details, and develop effective legal strategies.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft legal documents such as claims, defenses, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for case preparation.
• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and legal precedents.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with a minimum of 5 years of dedicated litigation experience.
• Proven experience in handling diverse civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Thorough knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing legal education support.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging litigation cases in Richards Bay . A supportive and collegial working environment.