Senior Associate

Associate
Based in: Parktown, JHB

A dynamic public interest law firm specialising in constitutional law, admistration law, land rights, occupational health and safety matters and class ations are inviting applications from suitably qualified associate attorneys to join the firm in its class action practice.

• Manage and review complex discovery documents and processes
• Consult with clients and liaise with counsel
• Coordinate and plan large-scale litigation matters
• Draft legal submissions and opinions
• Administer and manage client files
• Engage with governmental and private institutions on behalf of clients
• Monitor case progress including fieldwork coordination
• Prepare client damages reports and expert reports
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Liaise with media where required

• Admitted Attorney with minimum3 to 6 years post-admission experience
• Practical litigation experience
• Strong computer literacy
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and public interest law
• Advantageous: Written and verbal proficiency in one or more official South African languages

• Motivational Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Two Reference Letters
• Academic Transcripts
• Writing Sample

Start Date ASAP