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Minimum requirements: LLB Candidate with 3 - 4 years post admission experience Current experience with Construction Law Having further experience with Contract Law would be ideal Suitable candidate must be able to work independently, busy practice and not time for training Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English preferred Consultant: Nicole Smit - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen

Ref: AH 415553 - Associate Attorney (Litigation)

Employer Description

The medium sized, well-established and reputable law firm located in Johannesburg, Braamfontein.

Duties & Responsibilities

The applicant for this role is required to be an admitted attorney with litigation experience. Exposure to employment and labour law, and administrative law will be an advantage. The nature of the litigation experience in these practice areas must be indicated in the applicant’s CV. The candidate will be supervised by a director and must demonstrate the ability to work independently and in teams. Standard Associate duties and responsibilities will apply. Demonstrate proficiency in drafting pleadings, affidavits and heads of argument.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in law. Admitted attorney. (Good Academic results are required - please attach academic transcripts with application)

Skills

At least one year's post-admission experience. Litigation experience with exposure to employment and labour law, and administrative law will be an advantage. Strong analytical skills. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to manage a busy practice. Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with clients.

Package & Remuneration

Salary / Package

R30,000-R40,000 CTC. Negotiable. Secure Parking and access to offices.

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Ref: AH 415553 - Associate Attorney (Litigation) Employer Description The medium sized, well-established and reputable law firm located in Johannesburg, Braamfontein. Duties & Responsibilities The applicant for this role is required to be an admitted attorney with litigation experience. Exposure to employment and labour law, and administrative law will be an advantage. The nature of the litigation experience in these practice areas must be indicated in the applicant’s CV. The candidate will be supervised by a director and must demonstrate the ability to work independently and in teams. Standard Associate duties and responsibilities will apply. Demonstrate proficiency in drafting pleadings, affidavits and heads of argument. Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in law. Admitted attorney. (Good Academic results are required - please attach academic transcripts with application) Skills At least one year's post-admission experience. Litigation experience with exposure to employment and labour law, and administrative law will be an advantage. Strong analytical skills. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to manage a busy practice. Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with clients. Package & Remuneration Salary / Package R30,000-R40,000 CTC. Negotiable. Secure Parking and access to offices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Legal Headhunter | HR Professional & Admitted Attorney | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at ENS *I’m Hiring*

An Associate role has become available in the Employment department at the Johannesburg offices of ENS .

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team, offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. The ideal candidate should be achievement-oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards.

OVERVIEW

The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and manage various matters, developing excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills.

The candidate must be hard-working, possess good interpersonal skills, and exercise sound judgment as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting documents such as pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and correspondence
• Researching law and providing legal opinions
• Attending consultations with clients and counsel
• Representing clients at Labour Court and CCMA proceedings
• Managing all aspects of proceedings, including evidence collation and witness consultations
• Practice management tasks, including file management and fee recovery
• Liaising with opposing attorneys
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and potential clients

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should be an admitted attorney in South Africa with a strong academic record and possess:

• 1-2 years post-articles experience in employment law
• A passion for employment law
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Consistently high-quality work output

It is essential that the candidate understands client needs, communicates effectively, and manages client relations and practice administration.

This position requires working outside normal hours when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and equity. Preference will be given to qualified EE candidates. The closing date for applications is 01 June 2024 .

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

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ENS City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Join to apply for the Associate Attorney | Employment (CPT) role at ENS

Legal Headhunter | HR Professional & Admitted Attorney | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at ENS *I’m Hiring*

An Associate role has become available to join the Employment department at the Cape Town offices of ENS .

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. In addition to having a keen interest in employment law, the ideal candidate should be achievement oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards.

OVERVIEW

The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will be expected to assume responsibility for working closely with clients as well as managing elements of various matters. As such, this role will offer the candidate an opportunity to develop excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills.

The candidate must be hard-working, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to exercise sound judgement as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting various documents including inter alia : pleadings, affidavits, agreements and general correspondence
• Researching law and furnishing legal opinions
• Attending consultations with clients and counsel
• Attending to appearances at the Labour Court and CCMA
• Attending to all aspects of proceedings, including collating evidence and witness consultations
• General practice management including inter alia : managing files and attending to the recovery of fees
• Liaising with opposing attorneys
• Building and maintaining relationships (both internally and externally) with clients / potential new clients

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa, with a strong academic record. In addition thereto, the candidate should also possess the following:

• A thorough knowledge of collective and individual employment law, with at least 1-2 years post articles experience in an employment law department
• A passion for employment law
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and practice
• A willingness to travel for periods of time
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to self-regulate and work as a member of a team
• The ability to consistently produce high-quality work

It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general.

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is the 01 June 2024 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Ref: AH 415549 - Senior Associate Attorney (Corporate/Commercial/Litigation)

Employer Description

A medium-sized, well-established Law firm located in Bedfordview.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our Client, a well-established Law Firm located in Bedfordview seeks a strong Senior Associate Attorney with minimum 5-10+ Years of Post Admission experience as an Attorney. The firm works mostly with corporate and commercial businesses. They do a lot of Liquidations and Repossessions, Corporate Contracts, Labour Law defending Companies, and Commercial Litigation. They assist Pharmaceutical companies and handle Intellectual Property Law. They are seeking a well-experienced Corporate, Commercial, and Litigation Attorney who can work well independently. The firm generates a lot of work, so it is not necessary for this person to bring in their own clients, but any new business is welcomed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Law Degree. Admitted Attorney.

Skills

Candidate must be fluent in English and Afrikaans. 5-10+ Post-Admission experience as an Attorney. Confident and capable of running and managing own files and matters from instruction to completion. Corporate/Commercial and Litigation experience required. Exceptional communication skills. Reliable and competent. Able to work independently to finalize tasks and matters effectively and efficiently.

Package & Remuneration

Salary / Package

Negotiable

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Join to apply for the Associate Attorney | Employment (JNB) role at ENS . Legal Headhunter | HR Professional & Admitted Attorney | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at ENS *I’m Hiring* An Associate role has become available in the Employment department at the Johannesburg offices of ENS . This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team, offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. The ideal candidate should be achievement-oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards. OVERVIEW The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and manage various matters, developing excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills. The candidate must be hard-working, possess good interpersonal skills, and exercise sound judgment as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drafting documents such as pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and correspondence Researching law and providing legal opinions Attending consultations with clients and counsel Representing clients at Labour Court and CCMA proceedings Managing all aspects of proceedings, including evidence collation and witness consultations Practice management tasks, including file management and fee recovery Liaising with opposing attorneys Building and maintaining relationships with clients and potential clients SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE The candidate should be an admitted attorney in South Africa with a strong academic record and possess: 1-2 years post-articles experience in employment law A passion for employment law Knowledge of civil litigation procedures Willingness to travel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Consistently high-quality work output It is essential that the candidate understands client needs, communicates effectively, and manages client relations and practice administration. This position requires working outside normal hours when necessary. ENS is committed to transformation and equity. Preference will be given to qualified EE candidates. The closing date for applications is 01 June 2024 . Additional Information Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industry: Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

ENS City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Associate Attorney | Employment (CPT) role at ENS ENS City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join to apply for the Associate Attorney | Employment (CPT) role at ENS Legal Headhunter | HR Professional & Admitted Attorney | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at ENS *I’m Hiring* An Associate role has become available to join the Employment department at the Cape Town offices of ENS . This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. In addition to having a keen interest in employment law, the ideal candidate should be achievement oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards. OVERVIEW The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will be expected to assume responsibility for working closely with clients as well as managing elements of various matters. As such, this role will offer the candidate an opportunity to develop excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills. The candidate must be hard-working, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to exercise sound judgement as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drafting various documents including inter alia : pleadings, affidavits, agreements and general correspondence Researching law and furnishing legal opinions Attending consultations with clients and counsel Attending to appearances at the Labour Court and CCMA Attending to all aspects of proceedings, including collating evidence and witness consultations General practice management including inter alia : managing files and attending to the recovery of fees Liaising with opposing attorneys Building and maintaining relationships (both internally and externally) with clients / potential new clients SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa, with a strong academic record. In addition thereto, the candidate should also possess the following: A thorough knowledge of collective and individual employment law, with at least 1-2 years post articles experience in an employment law department A passion for employment law A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and practice A willingness to travel for periods of time Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong analytical skills The ability to self-regulate and work as a member of a team The ability to consistently produce high-quality work It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general. This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary. ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. 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