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Associate | Dispute Resolution Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ENS
Title: Associate | Dispute Resolution
Company: ENS
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
An Associate role has become available in the Dispute Resolution department at the Johannesburg offices of ENS.
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
- Analysing probable outcomes based on legal precedents
- Attending to legal research
- Interpreting laws, rules and regulations
- Drafting legal opinions
- Drafting pleadings and correspondence
- 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
- Understanding the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The candidate should be an admitted attorney to practice in South Africa with a strong academic record. In addition, hereto the candidate should also possess the following:
- At least 1 year post articles experience in commercial litigation
- Court and arbitration experience is required
- A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and arbitration
- Passion for litigation
- Keen to learn and grow
- 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
- 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
It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general. In addition, the candidate must be ambitious, achievement-oriented, focused and able to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.
ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Placement of a suitably qualified and skilled candidate will therefore be made in line with our Employment Equity objectives
