Senior Litigation Attorney

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB007199/CG-JH

Date posted:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Location:

Randburg, South Africa

Salary:

R36 000 CTC Per Month

SUMMARY:

Senior Litigation AttorneyPosition: Senior Litigation Attorney

Area: Randburg
Experience: 8+ years post-admission experience

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

Consultant: Chante Gates - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
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