Senior Attorney

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, based in Johannesburg, seeks a Senior Attorney specializing in General Litigation with 8+ years post-admission experience to lead advanced matters and clients. The role demands strategic drafting, research, and independent case management within a reputable firm.

The ideal candidate will excel in client relations, possess strong litigation skills, and collaborate with the existing senior litigation team to deliver outcomes across High Court and Magistrates’

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney in SA with 8+ years post-admission experience.
• Strong background in General Litigation.
• Ability to manage matters independently from inception to conclusion.
• Excellent drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle a diverse general litigation practice
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, applications, correspondence and legal opinions
• Conduct legal research and prepare matters for court proceedings
• Attend to High Court and Magistrates’ Court matters
• Manage client matters independently while maintaining high professional standards
• Work closely with the existing senior litigation team
• Assist with complex litigation matters and provide guidance where required

Skills

Admitted Attorney

General Litigation experience

Independent case management

Drafting & Research

Client communication

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Senior Attorney Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Houghton, SA - Gauteng, ZA

SENIOR ATTORNEY – GENERAL LITIGATION

Location: Johannesburg
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 8+ years’ post-admission experience
Salary: Market-related

A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Senior Attorney specialising in General Litigation to join their team in Johannesburg.

• Admitted Attorney
• Minimum 8 years’ post-admission experience
• Strong experience in General Litigation
• Proven ability to manage matters independently from inception through to conclusion
• Excellent drafting, legal research and analytical skills
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and handle a diverse general litigation practice
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, applications, correspondence and legal opinions
• Conduct legal research and prepare matters for court proceedings
• Attend to High Court and Magistrates’ Court matters
• Manage client matters independently while maintaining high professional standards
• Work closely with the existing senior litigation team
• Assist with complex litigation matters and provide guidance where required

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced litigation attorney with a strong general litigation background, excellent technical legal skills and the ability to work independently in a senior-level capacity.

If you are an experienced General Litigation Attorney looking for a senior opportunity within an established legal practice, we would like to hear from you.