Associate/ Senior Associate needed at Mapongwana Attorneys

Job title : Associate/ Senior Associate

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : May 29, 2024

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The Ideal Candidate:

Reporting to the Director, we are looking for a high-performing, professional and innovative Associate/Senior Associate with experience in General Litigation and Commercial Litigation. The ideal candidate must be a self-starting leader who works independently while being a team player.

The candidate must hold the highest ethics and professionalism and must conduct themselves in a manner that is in line with the standards as set in the Legal Practice Council’s Code of Conduct for Attorneys.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Completed LLB degree and admission as an Attorney
  • Must have right of appearance in the High Court
  • Minimum 2-5 years’ post admission experience in Litigation
  • Must have extensive experience in Litigation in both Magistrates and High Courts
  • Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy with the attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and providing innovative solutions to often complex litigation matters
  • Must be able to effectively engage with both Junior and Senior Counsel
  • Engage professionally with opposing attorneys and Court personnel
  • Efficiently manage and monitor cases on CourtOnline and Caselines

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • A self-starter who will manage the entire litigation process with minimal supervision
  • Provide clients with strategic advice on their matters
  • Offer viable solutions to complex litigation matters
  • Draft all Pleadings and upload them on CourtOnline and Caselines
  • Conduct Legal Research and draft legal opinions
  • Manage Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings i.e. Mediation and Arbitration proceedings
  • Liaise with Counsel (Junior and Senior Counsel)
  • Supervise juniors in the team (depending on experience) and delegate as appropriate
  • Display efficiency in case management
  • The ability to nurture and manage client relationships, billing processes and general practice management
  • Effectively liaise with our Bookkeeper
  • Proficiency with AJS will be an advantage
  • Must be computer literate

How to Apply for this Offer

If you meet the above criteria and are interested to join our team, please submit your curriculum vitae to: recruitment@mapongwana.co.za

NB: Please do not respond if you do not have the requisite post-admission experience for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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