Remote Junior Litigation Associate – Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 280.000 - 420.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Medical aid benefits

Retirement fund membership

Mentorship and professional growth

Fully remote with flexible hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is recruiting for a prestigious South Africa law firm specializing in dispute resolution. This fully remote role is open to a newly admitted attorney or those with 1–2 years of post-admission experience, based anywhere in South Africa.

You will assist senior attorneys with case files, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and communicate with clients, all within a culture of excellence, continuous learning and mentorship in a remote-first environment.

Competenze

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 1–2 years of post-admission experience in litigation or dispute resolution preferred, but strong candidates with no experience will be considered.

Mansioni

• Assist senior attorneys in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex legal issues, statutes, and case law.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery requests/responses.
• Review and analyze evidence, case files, and relevant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and external parties to gather information and provide updates.
• Prepare summaries of legal research and case analyses for senior lawyers.
• Assist with hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic case files.
• Ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and firm procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to case strategy discussions

Conoscenze

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Formazione

LLB degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is recruiting for a prestigious South Africa law firm specializing in dispute resolution. This fully remote role is open to a newly admitted attorney or those with 1–2 years of post-admission experience, based anywhere in South Africa.

You will assist senior attorneys with case files, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and communicate with clients, all within a culture of excellence, continuous learning and mentorship in a remote-first environment.