Litigation Attorney

Our client is currently seeking an individual who possesses a profound dedication to business law and litigation, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Required qualifications include experience in High Court and Magistrate Court Litigation, adeptness in collaborative teamwork, a robust work ethic, and a comprehensive understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Engage in general litigation, encompassing business law-related dispute resolution, debt recovery, and litigation of contractual disputes.
- Provide effective resolution to client legal issues.
- Facilitate communication with correspondents and counsel.
- Attend court appearances as necessary.
- Draft, negotiate, and review general commercial contracts.
- Cultivate and sustain client relationships.
- Offer legal advice and guidance to clients.
- Oversee all aspects of matters from consultation to resolution or referral to an Attorney or Advocate, ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Legal Drafting:

- Exhibit proficiency in drafting pleadings and correspondences.
- Skillfully negotiate and draft various agreements and corporate documents.
- Conduct legal research and formulate legal opinions.
- Maintain confidentiality of legal documents and client records.
- Conduct due diligence investigations.
- Represent clients in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations.
- Manage case load on the Lexpro System and update stakeholders and attorneys on client matters.
- Provide necessary information to legal secretaries for client billing.
- Participate in witness interviews.

Legal Advice:

- Execute legal tasks with utmost professionalism and client care.
- Prepare cases for trial or alternate dispute resolution.
- Interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
- Analyze potential outcomes based on legal precedents.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).

**Minimum Work Experience**:

- 3-5 years of post-article litigation experience.
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa.

**Special Requirements**:

- Possession of a driver’s license and personal vehicle.
- Readiness to travel locally.