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

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