Associate Dispute Resolution - Foreclosures, Banking Litigation and Recoveries - Sandton

Associate Dispute Resolution – Foreclosures, Banking Litigation and Recoveries- Sandton

Introduction

Our client, a law firm which spans all commercial areas of law, is seeking an Associate within their Dispute Resolution department with experience in, Foreclosures Banking Litigation & Recoveries and general Commercial Litigation.

Overview:

The candidate will be expected to work with clients, counsel, correspondent attorneys, and sheriffs, as well as be involved in and manage elements of pre-litigation and litigation processes (such as applications, actions, arbitrations and appeals).

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting with clients and/ or counsel
• Giving high quality legal advice to clients
• Discussing complex legal issues with clients, attorneys, and administrative personnel
• Analyzing probable outcomes based on legal precedents
• Attending to legal research
• Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations
• Drafting legal opinions
• Drafting pleadings and correspondence
• Exceptional drafting capabilities with minimum reliance on Advocates
• Gathering and compiling evidence
• Participating in the interview of witnesses
• Preparing cases for trial or arbitration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
• Litigating in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Assisting directors with preparation of training and/ or other presentations
• Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards

Skills and Experience:

• LLB degree, post qualifications an advantage
• Admitted attorney
• At least 2 – 5 year’s post article experience in commercial litigation
• Excellent drafting experience
• Court and arbitration experience is required
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and arbitration
• Passion for litigation
• The ability to self-regulate
• The ability to work as a member of a team
• Being proactive in achieving goals and exceeding goals
• Going the extra mile
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Maintaining efficient turnaround times
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards
• Ability to handle high volumes and many matters as well as meet deadlines with the view to adding value to the business by delivering the required results
• Ability to assist with knowledge transfer to junior professionals and take advantage of team interactions
• Ability to produce consistent high-quality work
• Display honesty and integrity at all times
• Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally, with good presentation skills
• Being proactive in marketing yourself, the team, and the firm

Remuneration

Market Related Salary with good incentives

Interested?

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