Senior Litigation Attorney — Lead Civil & Commercial Trials

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation. The role involves handling matters from inception to trial across diverse client segments and mentoring junior lawyers.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in South African courts while maintaining strong client communication and contributing to the firm’s growth and reputation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Proven track record in complex civil and commercial matters.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full spectrum of litigation matters from inception to trial.
• Prepare pleadings, applications and court documents with precision.
• Represent clients in all South African courts including High Court and Magistrate's Court.
• Oversee discovery, document management and information gathering.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and candidate attorneys.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide strategic legal advice.
• Contribute to practice development and knowledge base.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Civil law knowledge

Commercial litigation

Mentoring juniors

Education

LLB or equivalent

Admission as Attorney

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation. The role involves handling matters from inception to trial across diverse client segments and mentoring junior lawyers.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in South African courts while maintaining strong client communication and contributing to the firm’s growth and reputation.