Attorney - Frogg Recruitment
Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa, 1609
1 day(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Attorney Edenvale
Our client seeks an experienced and resilient Attorney to manage and advance complex civil litigation portfolios. The successful candidate will run trial actions independently in both the Magistrates' and High Courts, with a primary focus on personal injury claims, unlawful arrest matters, and state liability disputes.
Salary: Market-related.
Position: Full-time permanent position
Start date: 1 February 2027
Minimum Requirements
- LLB Degree or equivalent recognized legal qualification.
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Right of Appearance in the High Court (Section 25(3) of the Legal Practice Act).
- 5 to 10 years of post-admission experience focusing extensively on:
- Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims.
- Unlawful arrest
- Medical negligence / malpractice claims.
- Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strict attention to legal drafting accuracy.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Litigation: Manage a high-volume litigation caseload from initial instruction, investigation, and drafting of pleadings, through to trial or final settlement.
- High Court Appearances: Appear independently in the High Court for interlocutory applications, case management conferences, and trial trials were permitted and required.
- Specialised Claims Management: Properly formulate, quantify, and settle complex RAF, unlawful arrest, and medical negligence actions.
- Expert Briefing & Liaison: Identify, instruct, and brief counsel, medical specialists, actuaries, and industrial psychologists to solidify expert trial evidence.
- Client and Stakeholder Relations: Provide professional, strategic advice to clients while keeping them rigorously updated on legal and procedural progress.
- Practice Management: Maintain flawless compliance with professional standards, ensure file hygiene, and mentor candidate attorneys or junior staff within the team.
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