LITIGATION, LABOUR AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Pretoria is seeking a Litigation, Labour and Family Law Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and client relationship management, along with expertise in drafting legal documents and trial preparation. A recognized Bachelor of Laws Degree and 3-5 years of post-article experience are required. Candidates must be proactive and skilled in dispute resolution mechanisms. Interested applicants should urgently email their CV.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-article litigation experience.
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa.
• Ability to mentor Candidate Legal Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Engage in general litigation, labour and family law.
• Provide effective resolution to client legal issues.
• Attend court appearances as necessary.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Cultivate and sustain client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB)

Tools

Ghost Practice

Court online

Caselines

Job description

LITIGATION, LABOUR AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

PRETORIA

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in general litigation, labour and family law, alongside adept skills in client relationship management and billing processes. Proactivity in both matter and client management is essential. Required qualifications include experience in High Court, Regional and Magistrate Court Litigation as well and the labour court. A self driven individual with a passion for law. Ability to work independently and in a team, have a robust work ethic, and an understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in general litigation, labour and family law.
• Provide effective resolution to client legal issues.
• Facilitate communication with correspondents and counsel.
• Attend court appearances as necessary.
• Draft, negotiate, and review general commercial contracts.
• Cultivate and sustain client relationships.
• Current client base a benefit
• Offer legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Ability to deal with clients, update stakeholders and attorneys on client matters.
• Oversee all aspects of matters from consultation to finalisation.

Legal Drafting

• Exhibit proficiency in drafting pleadings and correspondences.
• Skillfully negotiate and draft various agreements and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research and formulate legal opinions.
• Maintain confidentiality of legal documents and client records.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.
• Represent clients in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations.
• Manage case load on Ghost Practice. Knowledge of Court online and Caselines.
• Supervise serving and filing processes through candidate attorneys.
• Provide necessary information to legal secretaries for client billing.
• Participate in client and witness interviews.

Legal Advice

• Execute legal tasks with utmost professionalism and client care.
• Prepare cases for trial or alternate dispute resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).

Minimum Work Experience

• 3-5 years of post-article litigation experience.
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa.
• Capability to mentor Candidate Legal Practitioners.

Please urgently email your CV to [e-mail]