ASSOCIATE - Personal Injury (Legal Practice)PRETORIA A well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Associate with solid experience in Personal Injury law. This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal professional who is confident managing matters independently while also leading and supporting a teamKEY RESPONSIBILTIESManage personal injury case files from inception to finalizationAssess claims and provide strategic legal advice to prospective clientsDraft, review, and amend legal documents (claims, pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters, subpoenas, memoranda, etc.)Conduct legal research, particularly in case law and premises liabilityGather and analyze evidence, including insurance policies, medical records, and expensesLiaise with clients, experts, insurers, medical professionals, and other stakeholdersNegotiate settlements in clients’ best interests, including with insurers, RAF, and State AttorneyRepresent clients in hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and other proceedingsPrepare for court, including trial preparation, exhibits, and witness coordinationMaintain accurate case records on case management systemsManage and supervise a team of legal support staffAct as primary client contact, providing updates and legal guidanceReview medical reports and assess injury impact on claimsCalculate loss of earnings and apply contingenciesEnsure efficient case progression and timely finalization of matters

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-admission experience
• Proven experience in Personal Injury law
• Proficiency in case management systems, including Caselines and Court Online
• Working knowledge of the AJS accounting system
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

SKILLS: 

• Ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding caseload
• Strong risk identification and assessment capability
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and third parties
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Sound decision-making ability with a proactive approach
• Competent in MS Office (particularly Excel and Word), internet, and email, including drafting own correspondence
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with financial data

Consultant: Joss Suffield - Dante Personnel Cape Town
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful