Senior Litigation Attorney

SUMMARY:

Senior Litigation AttorneyPosition: Senior Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

• Case Management:
  Full litigation lifecycle – client consultations, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlements, enforcement of judgments.
• Court Appearances:
  High Court (preferred, not essential), Magistrates' Court, Labour Court, and tribunals. Handles opposed applications, urgent matters, interlocutory and motion proceedings.
• Drafting & Legal Writing:
  Skilled in drafting complex legal documents: summonses, particulars of claim, affidavits, heads of argument, notices of motion, settlement agreements, and legal opinions.
• Client Advisory:
  Provides strategic litigation advice and risk assessments to corporate and individual clients. Maintains strong client relationships.
• Commercial Litigation:
  Experienced in contract disputes, shareholder/director matters, insolvency, liquidations, business rescue, interdicts, and compliance.
• Civil Litigation:
  Manages evictions, debt collection, delictual claims, and enforcement of contractual rights.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution:
  Represents clients in arbitration and mediation when applicable.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervises and mentors junior attorneys and candidate attorneys; reviews legal work and provides guidance on strategy and procedure.
• Legal Research:
  Conducts and oversees in-depth research to support litigation and argument development.
• Billing & File Management:
  Maintains accurate time records, ensures file progression, diary management, and meets billing targets.
• Compliance & Ethics:
  Adheres to Legal Practice Council regulations, ethical obligations, and internal firm policies.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Qualifications: LLB
• Computer Packages: LegalSuite
• Driver’s License: Yes
• Languages: Afrikaans or English
• Experience: 8+ post admission

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