SMO 16933 - Senior Associate – Litigation: Law Firm – East Rand and Johannesburg North

Our client has two vacancies for a seasoned and experienced litigation attorney at their offices in the East Rand and northern Johannesburg. The successful candidate will primarily undertake work for municipalities and state-owned companies; experience servicing these types of entities will be a significant advantage.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a diverse caseload involving civil, administrative and regulatory litigation for public entities.
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalising legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Conducting thorough legal research on statutes, regulations, case law and policies relevant to municipal and state-owned entity litigation.
• Appearing regularly in court, including the High Court and Magistrates’ Court, for opposed motions, trials, and procedural hearings.
• Ensuring compliance with procedural rules, filing deadlines and ethical/legal standards.
• Providing expert legal advice to municipalities and state-owned companies on litigation strategy, risk mitigation and dispute resolution.
• Interpreting legislation, public procurement laws, administrative law and constitutional matters affecting public entities.
• Advising clients on governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, service delivery disputes and enforcement actions.
• Utilising electronic case management systems such as Caselines and Court Online for filings and document management.
• Drafting legal opinions, pleadings and correspondence independently, without the need for counsel input.
• Maintain detailed case files, billing records and manage administrative tasks as per firm and client requirements.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys and legal staff, fostering professional development.
• Liaise effectively with clients to provide updates, strategic recommendations and manage expectations.
• Demonstrate a strong presence in court, possessing the right of appearance at the High Court and consistent experience in opposed matters.
• Maintain a professional demeanour, uphold good character and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting municipalities and state-owned companies to provide informed advice.