Junior Litigation Attorney – Johannesburg North

About the role

Our client, a reputable legal practice in Johannesburg North, is seeking a driven Junior Litigation Attorney to join its litigation department. The role offers the opportunity to support the full lifecycle of litigation matters, from inception to final resolution, while delivering high‑quality legal services to a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions and other litigation‑related documents.
• Conduct legal research into legislation and case law.
• Interview witnesses, gather evidence and manage discovery processes.
• Assist in the preparation and progression of litigation proceedings, including independently arguing motions.
• Maintain and update litigation files, documentation and case management systems.
• Monitor case statuses, court dates, hearings and critical deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, correspondent attorneys and other stakeholders via telephone, email and in‑person meetings.
• Attend courts, authorities and offices as required and coordinate with other attorneys, candidate attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare case progress reports and support client billing in conjunction with the finance department.

Required profile

• LLB degree and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 1–3 years post‑articles experience in litigation.
• Strong organisational skills, sound legal judgement and a commercial awareness.

Required skills