ADMITTED LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
 
A well-established and respected legal practice in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Admitted Litigation Attorney to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident litigation professional with strong High Court and Magistrate’s Court experience, exceptional drafting skills, and the ability to manage matters independently from consultation through to trial or arbitration.

 Key Responsibilities
* Consult with clients and counsel and provide sound, practical legal advice.
* Manage complex litigation matters from inception to conclusion.
* Conduct legal research and analyse legal precedents and probable outcomes.
* Draft pleadings, legal opinions, correspondence, applications and other legal documents.
* Prepare matters for High Court, Magistrate’s Court, tribunal and arbitration proceedings.
* Gather, assess and compile evidence.
* Brief and liaise with counsel where required.
* Handle litigation with minimal reliance on advocates where appropriate.
* Represent clients in civil litigation, hearings and arbitrations.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and legal documentation.
* Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships.
 
 Minimum Requirements
* Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
* Minimum 2 years’ post-admission litigation experience.
* Proven High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation experience.
* Commercial litigation experience is highly advantageous.
* Exceptional legal drafting ability.
* Strong legal research and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.
* Strong problem-solving ability.
* Able to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.
* Strong leadership qualities.
* Computer literate.
* Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.