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Litigation/Dispute Resolution Associate Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd
Position: Litigation / Dispute Resolution Associate
Introduction
An exciting opportunity exists for a Litigation / Dispute Resolution Associate to join a respected law firm in Paarl. Our client is a high-performing, well-established legal practice offering a professional environment where lawyers can thrive through autonomy, client exposure, and high-level litigation work. They are seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with at least 3 – 5 years of post-admission experience to join their Cape Town, Paarl litigation and dispute resolution team
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and conduct commercial litigation matters across all courts, including High Court proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, heads of argument, affidavits, and correspondence in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Handle administrative law, public law, and constitutional law cases involving government and state entities.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients in both the public and private sectors.
- Engage directly with clients, counsel, and stakeholders, providing practical, high-quality legal solutions.
- Manage multiple cases under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and strategic focus.
- Supervise junior associates and contribute to the growth and mentorship of the litigation department.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- LLB Degree
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
- 3 – 5 years post-admission experience
- Proven experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including divorces
- Representing clients in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court, Labour Court and Land Claims Court.
- Strong analytical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication, client management, and interpersonal abilities
- High degree of professional integrity, attention to detail, and ethical conduct
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans is a requirement
Key Competencies
- Commercial Litigation
- Dispute Resolution Strategy
- Legal Drafting & Research
- High Court Litigation
- Client Relationship Management
- Case Management & Deadline Control
- Leadership & Mentorship
Package & Remuneration
Competitive Market Related Salary
Interested?
Why Join This Firm?
- Work on complex, high-value litigation matters .
- Enjoy autonomy and recognition in a firm that values excellence, integrity, and results.
- Exposure to both private and public sector clients, across industries and jurisdictions.
Interested?
This is a chance to handle complex commercial litigation matters, engaging directly with public sector clients and private entities across South Africa.
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. Skillset
Required:
Litigation Attorney, Dispute Resolution, Magistrate Court, High Court, Land Claims Court, Legal Research, Pleadings, Opinions, Divorces, Civil Litigation, High Court Litigation, Legal Drafting, Commercial Litigation
Title: Litigation/Dispute Resolution Associate
Company: AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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