Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney

One of our clients, a leading and well-established law firm based in Monument Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their Commercial Litigation Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on commercial litigation matters, managing High Court litigation proceedings, and representing clients in complex legal disputes from inception through to finalisation.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in good standing with the Legal Practice Council (LPC).
• 5–7 years post-articles experience as an admitted Attorney.
• Proven expertise in Commercial Litigation.
• Extensive experience handling High Court litigation matters.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Electronically proficient with strong computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a proven track record of handling complex legal matters.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple matters simultaneously.

Roles and Responsibilities

Commercial Litigation Advisory

• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance on Commercial Law matters.
• Advise clients on legal risks, dispute resolution strategies, and litigation processes.
• Develop practical and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to client needs.

High Court Litigation

• Manage High Court litigation matters from inception through to finalisation.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, applications, affidavits, briefs, and other litigation-related documentation.
• Prepare legal opinions, correspondence, and supporting legal documentation.
• Brief and liaise with advocates and other legal professionals where required.
• Attend court proceedings and provide litigation support throughout the litigation process.

Legal Research and Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on legislation, case law, regulatory developments, and industry trends.
• Stay abreast of changes within the legal and regulatory environment affecting Commercial Litigation.
• Ensure legal practices remain compliant with applicable legislation and best practice standards.
• Ensure the firm's legal services remain at the forefront of industry developments through ongoing research and monitoring.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with a team of legal professionals to develop and deliver effective legal solutions.
• Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and high-performing legal environment.
• Partner with colleagues to ensure efficient and effective client service delivery.

Independent Practice Excellence

• Maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, professionalism, and timeliness in all matters undertaken.
• Manage matters independently while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Deliver exceptional client service while upholding the firm's professional standards.

Performance and Practice Management

• Accurately record time and monitor fee-generating activities.
• Work towards achieving individual and departmental billing targets.
• Monitor and report on fee-generating activities.
• Demonstrate a self-driven approach to achieving and exceeding performance expectations.

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 01 July 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 24 July 2026.

Please Note

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. Should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will remain on our database for possible future opportunities.

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