Senior Associate: Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd in Sandton seeks an experienced Senior Associate: Litigation to manage a diverse caseload across civil and criminal matters, guiding cases from inception to resolution within a growing boutique firm.

The role requires admission as an attorney with LLB/BA Law/BCom Law, 4–6 years PQE in litigation, strong High Court and Magistrates Court knowledge, and the ability to draft pleadings, motions and affidavits while supervising billing and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with the specified degrees.
• 4-6 years PQE in litigation.
• Experience at a large firm preferred.
• Knowledge of High Court and Magistrates Court procedures.
• Criminal law experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor deadlines closely to ensure timely filing and court appearances.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law to inform litigation strategies and provide accurate advice.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines and ethical obligations.
• Oversee administrative tasks: maintain case files, track billable hours, and prepare billing statements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Court procedure knowledge

Billing & admin

Education

LLB / BA Law / BCom Law degree

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.