Dispute Resolution Associate

6 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AGC Recruitment Full time

The following exciting opportunity has become available at a Specialist Counsel firm based in Illovo, Sandton. They are seeking a Dispute Resolution / Litigation Associated with minimum 2 years PQE to join their team.

Our client is a Specialist Counsel Firm that provide expert trusted and assured counsel to their clients Globally on a full range of legal issues_. _Their_ _team has a rich breadth and depth of experience and has created impact in large corporations across the globe._

**Purpose of the Job**

The incumbent will work in a team that is driven by serving their clients with: specialised solutions through their bespoke consulting philosophy, driving high value impact and leading the delivery of their clients’ strategic, business and legal goals. The incumbent will be required to consistently provide excellent and ethical legal advice whilst building and maintaining productive relationships in the Mining, Fintech, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Biotechnology, Healthcare and Professional Services industries primarily.

The role requires management and control of your caseload, workload and risk management in relation to the role. It includes developing relationships with clients and interacting with other law firms and professionals. The role also involves working with the Managing Director from time to time to assist in the design, delivery and implementation of system changes, workflow and process improvements, as well as being involved in business development activities to promote the office and business as a whole.

The disputes will be varied Superior Court disputes and may include for example, disputes in the areas of regulatory practice, administrative law, medical law, mineral law, corporate and commercial litigation

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Consistently providing excellent and ethical legal advice with appropriate supervision
- Reviewing and drafting opinions, prospects of success analyses, court and other legal documents with a meticulous attention to detail
- Conducting in-depth legal research and reporting
- Briefing counsel, ensuring that matters are enrolled appropriately and attending to court and other judicial hearings
- Ensuring that tasks are dealt with promptly, in a cost effective and efficient manner in accordance with firm policies
- Attending upon clients to take instructions and advising on the most appropriate course of action to meet clients’ needs, taking appropriate action in executing clients’ instructions in a timely manner
- Prioritising your workload, using the firm accounting software to maintain accurate records of time spent on daily activities, ensuring that bills are presented on time and that agreed procedures within the firm relating to case management and file control are adhered to
- Monitoring your personal performance against agreed targets and objectives and taking action, where necessary to improve any deficiencies
- Maintaining professional competence through continuous professional development
- Undertaking other duties of a reasonable nature which may be requested from time to time

**Qualifications, Experience and Competencies**
- LLB Degree, further qualifications will be an advantage
- Admitted Attorney with between at least 2 years PQE
- Experience in Superior Court dispute resolution generally but a particular interest in the areas of regulatory practice, administrative law, medical law, mineral law, corporate and commercial litigation
- Right of appearance in the High Court will be an advantage
- Excellent academic background
- Experience from a relevant law firm environment
- Excellent drafting, written and oral communication skills
- Mentorship and coaching ability with a desire to develop self and others
- Strong client delivery focus
- Attention to detail and critical problem solving
- Ability to drive results & set priorities independently
- Planning/project management skills with strong adherence to court timelines and timetables
- An entrepreneurial self-starter who will seize business development opportunities
- Advanced Microsoft Office

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