Protem Talent Advisory | Position immediately available

We are looking for an experienced and capable General Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience and a strong background in both commercial litigation and civil litigation.

This position would suit an attorney who is comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing litigation files independently from instruction through to resolution.

Key requirements

• Admitted Attorney with at least 3 years' post-admission experience.

• Demonstrable experience in commercial litigation and civil litigation is essential.

• Experience managing matters in the Magistrates' Courts and High Courts.

• Sound knowledge of court processes, rules, procedures and applicable time periods.

• Strong drafting ability, including:

• Summonses and particulars of claim

• Pleas and counterclaims

• Notices and applications

• Affidavits

• Correspondence and letters of demand

• Settlement proposals and agreements

• Discovery and other litigation documentation

• Experience briefing and liaising with counsel, experts, sheriffs, correspondents and clients.

• Ability to conduct legal research and formulate considered litigation strategies.

• Ability to manage court deadlines, diaries, procedural requirements and a litigation caseload independently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand the broader commercial implications of litigation for clients.

• Exceptional attention to detail is an absolute requirement, particularly in relation to pleadings, evidence, court documents, dates, calculations, instructions and procedural deadlines.

• The successful candidate must be organised, reliable, proactive and capable of taking ownership of matters rather than requiring constant supervision.

Salary

Approximately R30,000 CTC per month, negotiable depending on experience, expertise and suitability.

Candidates must be:

• Exceptionally detail-oriented and accurate

• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively

• Professional and reliable

• Proactive rather than reactive

• Comfortable working under pressure and to strict deadlines

• Capable of taking responsibility and ownership of their work

• Strong communicators

• Able to work independently while remaining part of a professional team

• Committed to producing work of a consistently high standard