ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATE - Personal Injury (Legal Practice)
PRETORIA 

A well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Associate with solid experience in Personal Injury law. This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal professional who is confident managing matters independently while also leading and supporting a team

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Manage personal injury case files from inception to finalization
• Assess claims and provide strategic legal advice to prospective clients
• Draft, review, and amend legal documents (claims, pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters, subpoenas, memoranda, etc.)
• Conduct legal research, particularly in case law and premises liability
• Gather and analyze evidence, including insurance policies, medical records, and expenses
• Liaise with clients, experts, insurers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders
• Negotiate settlements in clients’ best interests, including with insurers, RAF, and State Attorney
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings
• Prepare for court, including trial preparation, exhibits, and witness coordination
• Maintain accurate case records on case management systems
• Manage and supervise a team of legal support staff
• Act as primary client contact, providing updates and legal guidance
• Review medical reports and assess injury impact on claims
• Calculate loss of earnings and apply contingencies
• Ensure efficient case progression and timely finalization of matters

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-admission experience
• Proven experience in Personal Injury law
• Proficiency in case management systems, including Caselines and Court Online
• Working knowledge of the AJS accounting system
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding caseload
• Strong risk identification and assessment capability
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and third parties
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Sound decision-making ability with a proactive approach
• Competent in MS Office (particularly Excel and Word), internet, and email, including drafting own correspondence
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with financial data