Litigation Attorney

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Legal
Reference: SW006247/SS

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, an established legal firm based in Paarl is seeking to employ a Litigation Attorney.The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience, including post-admission litigation exposure, and will be responsible for managing civil litigation matters from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle all aspects of civil litigation, including divorce matters
Draft and review legal documents such as applications, summonses, affidavits, and notices
Represent clients in the High Court, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Court, and Land Claims Court
Manage files effectively and maintain accurate records
Liaise with clients, advocates, sheriffs, and the Master’s Office
Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and deadlines are met

Minimum Requirements:

LLB Degree from an accredited university
Completed Articles
Admitted Attorney

Experience Required:

3–5 years’ experience
Minimum 3 years post-admission litigation experience
Proven experience in civil litigation

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong drafting and legal research skills
Experience working on legal systems such as Ghost Practice (advantageous)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional, client-focused approach

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.