Litigation Attorney

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006656/H

Date posted:

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established legal practice, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities: Manage litigation matters from initial instruction through to trial and finalization. Draft and review pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents. Appear in the High Court and Magistrate's Court where required. Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients. Handle civil and commercial litigation matters. Manage contractual disputes, debt collection matters, and urgent applications. Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions. Attend consultations, mediations, settlements, and court proceedings. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Contribute to business development initiatives and practice growth. Requirements: Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in litigation. Strong experience in both High Court and Magistrate's Court litigation. Ability to independently manage matters from instruction to trial. Proven experience drafting legal documents and court pleadings. Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Strong organizational and case management abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Â Experience in civil and commercial litigation. Experience with contractual disputes. To apply, please send your CV to Â Â Â Â Â Â Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Â Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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