Senior Associate

Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

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Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd is seeking an admitted attorney with 3–6 years post-admission experience to handle complex discovery, consult with clients and counsel, coordinate large-scale litigation matters, and draft submissions. Strong computer literacy and a commitment to human rights/public interest law are essential.

Responsibilities include administering client files, engaging with governmental and private institutions, monitoring case progress, preparing damages and expert reports, and

Competenze

• Admitted Attorney with post-admission experience (3–6 years).
• Practical litigation experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Commitment to human rights and public interest law.
• Advantageous: written and verbal proficiency in one or more official South African languages.

Mansioni

• Manage and review complex discovery documents and processes.
• Consult with clients and liaise with counsel.
• Coordinate and plan large-scale litigation matters.
• Draft legal submissions and opinions.
• Administer and manage client files.
• Engage with governmental and private institutions on behalf of clients.
• Monitor case progress including fieldwork coordination.
• Prepare client damages reports and expert reports.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Liaise with media where required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex discovery documents and processes
• Consult with clients and liaise with counsel
• Coordinate and plan large-scale litigation matters
• Draft legal submissions and opinions
• Administer and manage client files
• Engage with governmental and private institutions on behalf of clients
• Monitor case progress including fieldwork coordination
• Prepare client damages reports and expert reports
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Liaise with media where required

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with minimum3 to 6 years post-admission experience
• Practical litigation experience
• Strong computer literacy
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and public interest law
• Advantageous: Written and verbal proficiency in one or more official South African languages

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following:

• Motivational Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Two Reference Letters
• Academic Transcripts
• Writing Sample

Start Date ASAP