Job Description

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE

An opportunity awaits a dynamic, results driven, energetic Litigation Attorney (preferably with experience in Labour Law) to join a small Law Firm specialising in employment law.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Law degree
• Admitted Attorney
• 2 years or more post articles experience in a litigation environment
• Litigation experience
• Experience in labour / employment law, is definitely an advantage
• Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and power point
• Experience in excel is an advantage
• Knowledge of alternate dispute resolution (mediation, conciliation and arbitration)

Skill required:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent drafting skills
• Negotiation skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Self-Motivated;
• Effective time management;
• Ability to display initiative and to solve problems
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• Integrity;
• Attention to detail

The Key Performance Areas of the position include the following:

• Drafting all legal documents, notices and pleadings relevant to the legal forum and the matter;
• Conducting ongoing legal Research;
• Consulting with clients;
• Providing Opinions (written and verbal) and conducting research to do so;
• Drafting commercial contracts and all labour related contracts and documents (employment contracts, policies and proceedings etc)
• All preparation for litigation proceedings, in compliance with relevant legislation and Rules of court and tribunals;
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Rules of Court and Rules of tribunals (High Court, Magistrates Court, Labour Court, CCMA and all other relevant tribunals);
• Appearing and representing clients in relevant courts and tribunals
• Negotiating Settlement, on instructions and where appropriate, including drafting settlement agreements.
• Keeping up to date with new developments and legislation in relevant areas of law;
• Initiating and Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries;
• Advising on, assisting clients with and ensuring client compliance with all relevant labour related legislation (BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity etc.) including drafting of all relevant documents;
• Attending to all administrative duties;
• Attending to drafting bills of cost etc. (where required).

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