Senior Litigation Attorney - High Court & Civil Matters

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) seeks an experienced litigation attorney in South Africa. The role requires admission to the High Court and at least 5 years’ PQE in civil and commercial litigation. You will independently manage matters from instruction to trial and draft essential pleadings and court documents.

You will appear in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court as needed and provide strategic legal advice while developing client relationships and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in litigation.
• Experience in High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation.
• Ability to manage matters from instruction to trial independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation from instruction through to trial and finalization.
• Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Appear in High Court and Magistrate’s Court as required.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Independent matter mgmt

Education

Admission as Attorney of the High Court of SA

Job description

Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) seeks an experienced litigation attorney in South Africa. The role requires admission to the High Court and at least 5 years’ PQE in civil and commercial litigation. You will independently manage matters from instruction to trial and draft essential pleadings and court documents.

You will appear in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court as needed and provide strategic legal advice while developing client relationships and supporting business growth.