Job Summary
Associate Attorney | Johannesburg South
Hire Resolve is seeking a litigation-focused Associate Attorney to join a well-established legal practice in Johannesburg South. This is a high-growth opportunity designed for a courtroom-ready professional to handle a significant overflow of work directly from the Directors, with a clear path toward Partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management: Independently manage a diverse caseload involving Magistrate’s Court and High Court matters.
Practice Areas: Lead cases across debt collections, divorce and family law, deceased estates, commercial litigation, and general disputes.
Criminal Law: Handle general criminal matters (excluding CIT or high-level criminal cases).
Court Appearances: Conduct trials and present solid, persuasive legal arguments in court without supervision.
Client Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing expert legal counsel and managing expectations throughout the litigation process.
Requirements:
Experience: 1–3 years Post-Admission experience (this role is not suitable for newly admitted attorneys).
Courtroom Proficiency: Must have a proven track record of trial experience and the ability to manage court proceedings independently.
Advocacy Skills: Demonstrated strength in drafting and presenting oral arguments.
Professionalism: Ability to thrive in a traditional, high-standard office environment (corporate attire required).
Culture (Nice to Have): Proficiency in Portuguese and an understanding of Portuguese culture would be a significant advantage.
Position Details:
Location: Johannesburg South (Professional Office Park environment).
Remuneration: R240,000 – R360,000 per annum (negotiable).
Growth: This position is intended for someone looking to build a long-term career with the objective of reaching Partner level.
Ready to step into a Partnership track?
? Email your CV to lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us
? Visit www.hireresolve.com
Email us with your updated CV, along with all transcripts or certificates required for the role.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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