SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Dante Personnel; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney for a position based in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of post-admission experience, rights of appearance in the High Court, and experience managing civil litigation cases. Proficiency in Afrikaans and English is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to travel for client meetings. This role may allow for remote work when it supports service delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 5 - 10 years' post-admission experience.
• Ability to advise and represent clients on Business Law topics.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients from inception to completion of cases.
• Travel as needed for service delivery.
• Conduct consultations and draft legal documents.

Skills

Admitted Attorney

Experience in Civil litigation

Right of appearance in High Court

Client management

Afrikaans / English proficiency

Job description

Minimum requirements :

• Admitted Attorney, with at least 5 - 10 years' post-admission experience gained
• Right of appearance in High Court appearance essential
• Experience in managing court cases from inception to completion in Civil litigation
• Derivatives as it relates to Business Law (Company Law; Commercial Law; Franchise Law; Labour Law; Civil litigation)
• Enough expertise and confidence in topics to advise, consult and represent a client on at least 3 of the above is essential
• Will be required to manage clients from inception to completion as and when matters are allocated to them :

Opening files

• Consultations
• Drafting
• Billing (Deposits and invoices)
• Representation
• Constant feedback
• Will be required to travel from home to the office; clients and legal forums as they deem fit to do service delivery Working from home is available if it is sensible in terms of service delivery
• Should the Attorney be required to meet with Management, they will be instructed to attend at whichever location
• Own vehicle, valid drivers license
• Should reside within a 50km radius of Greenstone, Edenvale
• Afrikaans / English proficiency

Consultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town