Legal Associate

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Charm Recruit Full time
Qualifications & Experience

  • Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • 23 years PQE in Constitutional and Human Rights Litigation / Dispute Resolution
  • Good understanding of the pro bono landscape: key drivers for efficiency, relevant role players and client costs and expectations
  • Solid knowledge of chosen area of law and industry sector(s)Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation, and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills
Key performance areas

  • Consult with clients and counsel
  • Draft legal opinions, pleadings and correspondence
  • Manage work to support optimal utilisation
  • Assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate
  • Offer high quality legal advice to clients
  • Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation
  • Delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues
  • Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
  • Brief counsel and keep counsel up to date
  • Support the firm and others in establishing effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network
  • Uphold the firms values
  • Prepare cases for hearings, trial or arbitration
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
  • Assisting individual clients through the asylum process and representing clients before the relevant review and appeal bodies
  • Litigating in civil courts, tribunals and arbitrationContribute to the firms initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities)

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