Litigation Associate

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Vanderspuy Cape Town Full time

About the Role We are seeking an Associate to join our Litigation Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented attorney to develop their litigation and advisory expertise within a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities Legal Research, Drafting & Case Preparation Conduct consultations, legal research, analyse case law, legislation, and regulations.Draft legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and correspondence.Support litigation and advisory matters through document management.Attend court hearings, arbitrations, and client meetings. Client Service & Communication Draft client updates and progress reports.Participate in client meetings and ensure professional, consistent communication.Develop a sound understanding of client industries to anticipate risks and provide practical input. Practice & Matter Management Maintain accurate, up-to-date client and case files with proper document control.Record billable time accurately and assist with invoicing processes.Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Professional Development Participate in internal and external training programmes.Seek mentorship and feedback to enhance technical and client-handling skills.Demonstrate continuous professional growth and readiness for increased responsibility. Contribution & Collaboration Share knowledge and contribute to internal precedents and databases.Collaborate effectively within the team and across practice areas.Support firm initiatives. Core Competencies Quality of Work : Produces accurate, well-reasoned, and thorough outputs. Resilience & Adaptability : Handles workload pressure with professionalism and initiative. Interpersonal Skills : Builds strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Time Management : Balances competing deadlines effectively. Minimum Requirements Education : LLB degree (minimum requirement). Admission : Admitted Attorney. Skills : Strong research, analytical, and drafting ability; excellent written and verbal communication; meticulous attention to detail. Experience : 3-5 years post-admission experience in a law firm environment. Exposure : Litigation and advisory work. Professional Registration : Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Why Join VanderSpuy Cape Town Work alongside leading legal professionals on diverse and challenging matters.Gain exposure to high-quality litigation and advisory work.Develop your legal career in a collaborative environment committed to professional excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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