Litigation Attorney

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) seeks an experienced litigation attorney in South Africa. The role requires admission to the High Court and at least 5 years’ PQE in civil and commercial litigation. You will independently manage matters from instruction to trial and draft essential pleadings and court documents.

You will appear in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court as needed and provide strategic legal advice while developing client relationships and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in litigation.
• Experience in High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation.
• Ability to manage matters from instruction to trial independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation from instruction through to trial and finalization.
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Appear in High Court and Magistrate’s Court as required.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Independent matter mgmt

Education

Admission as Attorney of the High Court of SA

Job description

• Manage litigation matters from initial instruction through to trial and finalization.
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Appear in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court where required.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Handle civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Manage contractual disputes, debt collection matters, and urgent applications.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Attend consultations, mediations, settlements, and court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial instruction through to trial and finalization.
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Appear in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court where required.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Handle civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Manage contractual disputes, debt collection matters, and urgent applications.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Attend consultations, mediations, settlements, and court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and practice growth.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in litigation.
• Strong experience in both High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation.
• Ability to independently manage matters from instruction to trial.
• Proven experience drafting legal documents and court pleadings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in litigation.
• Strong experience in both High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation.
• Ability to independently manage matters from instruction to trial.
• Proven experience drafting legal documents and court pleadings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Experience with contractual disputes.

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