Associate - Dispute Resolution and Litigation at Bowmans (Law Firm)

Experience and Qualifications

• LLB degree with no less than an upper 2nd class honours.
• Hold a current Practicing Certificate.
• Have at least three to four years’ post admission commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience in a top tier or medium-sized law firm.
• Have strong advocacy skills and experience appearing and conducting court matters before the superior courts as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
• Have strong negotiation skills.
• Have demonstrated experience in handling complex commercial disputes for corporate and multinational clients.
• Have demonstrated experience in providing advisory and strategic advice to corporate clients and multinationals.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a large and dynamic team.
• Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills.

Job Accountabilities:

• Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits, and correspondence;
• Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in commercial litigation;
• Consultations with clients and counsel;
• Reviewing new legislation;
• Attending court at the High Court;
• Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters;
• Ability to have full conduct of court matters, including file management, bring up system and electronic time-keeping.

Personal Attributes:

• Takes initiative
• Perseverance
• Results driven
• Solutions focused
• Team player
• Ethical
• Client Focus
• High Work Standards
• Planning and organizing

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint an advantage

"Bowmans is an equal opportunity employer”

Closing date for Applications is Monday 1 March 2021.

Please include a copy of your CV with your application for it to be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.