Litigation Junior Associate - Hybrid, Paarl

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 360.000 - 520.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse cases

Career advancement potential

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is assisting a well‑established Paarl law firm in seeking a Junior Associate for the Litigation Department. The role offers mentorship, exposure to varied litigation tasks, and a hybrid work arrangement with remote options for specific tasks.

You will support senior attorneys with case management, research, drafting legal documents, and preparation for court appearances, gaining a strong foundation in the field.

Competenze

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Newly qualified or up to 3 years post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Must commute to Paarl for required in-office presence.

Mansioni

• Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and legal principles.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Manage discovery processes, including document review and organization.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
• Liaise with opposing counsel and court clerks.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines effectively.
• Provide support to senior litigation attorneys in all aspects of case management.
• Attend court proceedings and client meetings.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Strumenti

Legal research databases

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is assisting a well‑established Paarl law firm in seeking a Junior Associate for the Litigation Department. The role offers mentorship, exposure to varied litigation tasks, and a hybrid work arrangement with remote options for specific tasks.

You will support senior attorneys with case management, research, drafting legal documents, and preparation for court appearances, gaining a strong foundation in the field.