Senior Associate: Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate: Litigation in Sandton. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting legal research, and preparing various legal documents. Candidates must be admitted attorneys with an LLB or equivalent and have 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in litigation. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with relevant degree.
• 4-6 years PQE.
• Strong background in litigation from a large firm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor deadlines for filing and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research to inform strategies and advice.
• Prepare legal documents like pleadings and motions.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Oversee administrative litigation tasks.
• Provide strategic advice on litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Strong communication skills

Education

LLB / BA Law / BCom Law

Job description

About the job Senior Associate: Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Sandton

Our client, a prestigious boutique law firm based in Sandton, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate: Litigation to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters across various legal areas, ensuring cases progress efficiently from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor deadlines closely to ensure timely filing and court appearances.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to inform litigation strategies and provide accurate, well-supported legal advice to clients.
• Prepare and draft a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and procedural requirements, including court rules, filing deadlines, and ethical obligations.
• Oversee administrative tasks related to litigation, including maintaining up-to-date case files, tracking billable hours, and preparing billing statements in line with firm policies.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on a wide range of litigation matters, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, labor law issues, and other areas of civil and criminal litigation.

Key Requirements:

• Admitted attorney with an LLB / BA Law / BCom Law degree.
• 4-6 years PQE.
• Strong background in litigation from a large firm.
• In-depth knowledge of High Court and Magistrates Court processes.
• Criminal law experience beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled litigator to make a significant impact within a growing boutique firm while advancing their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next challenge, apply online.