Litigation Attorney

SUMMARY:
Our client is currently seeking an individual who possesses a profound dedication to business law and litigation, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in litigation and dispute resolution, alongside adept skills in client relationship management and billing processes. Proactivity in both matter and client management is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Required qualifications include experience in High Court and Magistrate Court Litigation, adeptness in collaborative teamwork, a robust work ethic, and a comprehensive understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in general litigation, encompassing business law-related dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation of contractual disputes.
• Provide effective resolution to client legal issues.
• Facilitate communication with correspondents and counsel.
• Attend court appearances as necessary.
• Draft, negotiate, and review general commercial contracts.
• Cultivate and sustain client relationships.
• Offer legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Oversee all aspects of matters from consultation to resolution or referral to an Attorney or Advocate, ensuring adherence to professional standards.

• Exhibit proficiency in drafting pleadings and correspondences.
• Skillfully negotiate and draft various agreements and corporate documents.
• Conduct legal research and formulate legal opinions.
• Maintain confidentiality of legal documents and client records.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.
• Represent clients in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations.
• Manage case load on the Lexpro System and update stakeholders and attorneys on client matters.
• Supervise serving and filing processes through candidate attorneys.
• Provide necessary information to legal secretaries for client billing.
• Participate in witness interviews.

• Execute legal tasks with utmost professionalism and client care.
• Prepare cases for trial or alternate dispute resolution.
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze potential outcomes based on legal precedents.

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).

• 3-5 years of post-article litigation experience.
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa.
• Capability to mentor Candidate Legal Practitioners.

• Possession of a driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Readiness to travel locally.

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