Senior Litigation Attorney

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a skilled attorney with over 8 years of experience in commercial litigation and a strong background in legal advisory. The ideal candidate will manage cases from client consultations through court appearances, providing expert advice while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold an LLB and be fluent in Afrikaans or English, with a proven ability to draft complex legal documents and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-admission experience required.
• Experience in commercial litigation and supervising junior attorneys.
• Fluent in Afrikaans or English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full litigation lifecycle including client consultations and court appearances.
• Draft complex legal documents and provide strategic litigation advice.
• Mentor junior attorneys and ensure compliance with legal practice regulations.

Skills

Litigation Management

Legal Research

Client Advisory

Drafting Legal Documents

Education

LLB

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Randburg
R36 CTC Per Month (No)
Area : Randburg
Experience : 8+ years post-admission experience
Case Management : Full litigation lifecycle – client consultations, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlements, enforcement of judgments.
Court Appearances : High Court (preferred, not essential), Magistrates' Court, Labour Court, and tribunals.
Handles opposed applications, urgent matters, interlocutory and motion proceedings.
Drafting & Legal Writing : Skilled in drafting complex legal documents: summonses, particulars of claim, affidavits, heads of argument, notices of motion, settlement agreements, and legal opinions.
Client Advisory : Provides strategic litigation advice and risk assessments to corporate and individual clients.
Maintains strong client relationships.
Commercial Litigation : Experienced in contract disputes, shareholder/director matters, insolvency, liquidations, business rescue, interdicts, and compliance.
Manages evictions, debt collection, delictual claims, and enforcement of contractual rights.
Represents clients in arbitration and mediation when applicable.
Supervises and mentors junior attorneys and candidate attorneys; reviews legal work and provides guidance on strategy and procedure.
Legal Research : Conducts and oversees in-depth research to support litigation and argument development.
Maintains accurate time records, ensures file progression, diary management, and meets billing targets.
Compliance & Ethics : Adheres to Legal Practice Council regulations, ethical obligations, and internal firm policies.
Minimum requirements : Qualifications: LLB
Driver's License: Yes
Languages: Afrikaans or English
Experience: 8+ post-admission