Attorney – (SSA)

Main Job Function

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil and commercial litigation matters from inception to finalization
• Draft and settle pleadings, notices, affidavits, contracts, and legal opinions
• Appear in the Magistrates’ Court and High Court for motion and trial proceedings
• Advise clients on commercial disputes, contractual risk, and dispute resolution strategies
• Handle matters relating to:
  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Property and lease-related disputes
  • Consumer and business-related litigation
  • Family law litigation
  • Labour-related disputes
• Engage in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide clear, practical legal guidance
• Manage files independently and ensure efficient turnaround times

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• 2–7 years’ post-admission experience in civil and commercial litigation
• Strong drafting and litigation skills
• Experience in both Magistrates’ Court and High Court practice
• Solid understanding of civil procedure and court rules
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently

Advantageous

• Experience in dispute resolution, arbitration, and commercial contracts
• Exposure to property-related matters, lease agreements, and sale agreements
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary legal practice

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.