Legal Associate - Cape Town, South Africa - Charm Recruit

Charm Recruit

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Qualifications & Experience

Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
23 years PQE in Constitutional and Human Rights Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Good understanding of the pro bono landscape: key drivers for efficiency, relevant role players and client costs and expectations
Solid knowledge of chosen area of law and industry sector(s)Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation, and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills

Key performance areas

Consult with clients and counsel
Draft legal opinions, pleadings and correspondence
Manage work to support optimal utilisation
Assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate
Offer high quality legal advice to clients
Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation
Delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues
Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
Brief counsel and keep counsel up to date
Support the firm and others in establishing effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network
Uphold the firms values
Prepare cases for hearings, trial or arbitration
Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
Assisting individual clients through the asylum process and representing clients before the relevant review and appeal bodies
Litigating in civil courts, tribunals and arbitrationContribute to the firms initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities)