Senior Associate: Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Associate: Litigation to join their prestigious boutique law firm in Sandton. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters, ensuring efficient case progression from inception to resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, excellent legal research skills, and the ability to provide strategic legal advice to clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled litigator to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment, making a significant impact within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 4-6 years PQE in litigation.
• Strong background in High Court and Magistrates Court processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on various litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation Management

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Client Advisory

Compliance Knowledge

Education

LLB / BA Law / BCom Law

Job description

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.

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