Job Description

Job Summary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload and handle all phases of litigation from inception to resolution.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to provide accurate and timely legal advice to clients.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys to develop case strategies and tactics.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and candidate attorneys on litigation matters.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents affecting litigation practice areas.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files, documents, and correspondence.
• Assist with business development initiatives, including client presentations and networking events.
• Update clients regularly about their matters.
• Ensure compliance with all courts.
• Professional client service and matter management.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB Degree and strong academic credentials
• Admission as an Attorney in South Africa
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation attorney, with a focus on complex commercial litigation, extensive knowledge of Company law and law of contract
• Strong conveyance knowledge
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and litigation strategies
• Strong background in handling legal disputes and representing clients in court proceedings.
• Excellent drafting skills (notices, pleadings, and all other court related documents)
• Must be able to run with own matters under minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and take responsibility for the relationship.
• Experience in managing juniors in the team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing multiple cases and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Confidence and proficiency in representing clients in court and other legal proceedings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Leadership abilities and the capacity to supervise and mentor juniors.
• Business acumen and the ability to contribute to business development efforts.
• Proficiency in using legal research databases.
• Experience in arbitration and mediation of commercial disputes.

Augment and Recruit (Pty) Ltd

Block 10, Left F, Fancourt Office Park

51-200

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About

Augment and Recruit is a boutique Recruitment and Staffing Company established in 2018. Our values are woven into the way we work with clients and candidates alike with Integrity, Trust, Respect and Enthusiasm at the core. The increased difficulty in Sourcing for Scarce Skills or Unique Roles has HR Departments of small to large scale organisations facing major bottlenecks when hiring for senior roles or for roles that are unique, particularly in techno-commercial fields. These roles are mission critical in nature and demand niche skill sets which are not easy to source. Augment and Recruit is very well skilled at this. In partnership with your organisation, we offer a comprehensive hiring process through a scalable recruiting solution that results in: - - Reduced costs with the recruiting process - Higher quality talent - Reduced time to fill - Improved diversity in the candidate pool - Enhanced business performance - Substantial bottom line savings Our Services include: - Permanent Staffing - Executive Search - Turnkey Recruitment Assignments - Augmentation

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