Formal Education:
LLB Admitted as attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa Postgraduate qualification in civil law/law of evidence will be an added advantage Postgraduate qualification in constitutional or administrative law will be an added advantage Experience:
5 years post-admission litigation and dispute resolution experience in a law firm or at a society of advocates (Bar) with court experience (has run cases from inception to conclusion, including pre-trial/hearing, post-trial/hearing, and litigation/dispute resolution settlement experience) Experience in developing and implementing a litigation strategy Experience in civil law, civil procedure, and law of evidence Experience in commercial litigation Experience in constitutional and administrative law litigation An ability to apply knowledge at strategic and business level Good communication, presentation, and facilitation skills are essential Drafting, report writing, and analytical skills required Work with minimal supervision and often outside of normal business hours The knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements i.e. to monitor, evaluate, analyse, and interpret statutory requirements and compliance