Senior Litigation Associate
Pather & Pather
Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal | Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Join Our Team
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to manage complex litigation matters and deliver strategic, practical legal solutions to clients. The successful candidate will take ownership of matters from instruction to conclusion while upholding the firm’s professional and service standards.
This role requires an accomplished litigator with strong High Court experience, excellent drafting ability, sound legal judgment, and the confidence to manage clients, counsel, deadlines, and case strategy independently.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex litigation matters from initial instruction through to finalisation.
Develop case strategies, assess legal and commercial risks, and provide clear legal advice.
Draft, review, and settle pleadings, notices, affidavits, opinions, correspondence, and settlement agreements.
Prepare for and attend High Court and Magistrates’ Court proceedings, consultations, mediations, and arbitrations.
Brief and liaise with counsel, experts, correspondents, sheriffs, and other stakeholders.
Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide accurate, timely matter updates.
Manage court dates, procedural requirements, prescription periods, and other critical deadlines.
Guide and support junior attorneys, candidate attorneys, and paralegal staff where required.
Minimum Requirements
LLB degree from an accredited institution.
Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Minimum seven years’ relevant litigation experience.
Substantial experience in High Court litigation.
Proven ability to manage a litigation portfolio independently.
Strong practical knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal practice requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice or case-management systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Exceptional legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective matter, deadline, and stakeholder management.
Professional client-service orientation and commercial awareness.
Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully within a team.
Personal Attributes
Professional, ethical, reliable, and accountable.
Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure.
Confident, decisive, and committed to high-quality legal service.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and supporting documents
to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line: "Senior Litigation Attorney".
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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