ADMITTED LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Northern Suburbs - CPT - Competitive salary
West Coast Personnel · Bellville, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →Key Responsibilities * Consult with clients and counsel and provide sound, practical legal advice. * Manage complex litigation matters from inception to conclusion. * Conduct legal research and analyse legal precedents and probable outcomes. * Draft pleadings, legal opinions, correspondence, applications and other legal documents. * Prepare matters for High Court, Magistrate's Court, tribunal and arbitration proceedings. * Gather, assess and compile evidence. * Brief and liaise with counsel where required. * Handle litigation with minimal reliance on advocates where appropriate. * Represent clients in civil litigation, hearings and arbitrations. * Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and legal documentation. * Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships.
Minimum Requirements * Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. * Minimum 2 years' post-admission litigation experience. * Proven High Court and Magistrate's Court litigation experience. * Commercial litigation experience is highly advantageous. * Exceptional legal drafting ability. * Strong legal research and analytical skills. * Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills. * Strong problem-solving ability. * Able to work independently and manage a demanding caseload. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment. * Strong leadership qualities. * Computer literate. * Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.