Bowmans Associate: Litigation – Dispute Resolution Department Jobs in South Africa
Job Accountabilities
Drafting correspondence, briefs to counsel and costs consultants, and documents, including pleadings, notices, affidavits, settlement agreements and correspondence.
Furnishing legal opinions and advice on various areas of law arising from commercial litigation (particularly disputes arising from commercial transactions); with an emphasis, if possible, on areas involving fraud, corruption, general recovery, and general administrative law relevant to disputes or investigations arising from procurement.
Consultations with clients and counsel; interviewing witnesses.
Preparing for and attending High Court and private arbitration proceedings; participating in investigations and/or report preparation or criminal complaint preparation flowing from investigations or analysis of evidence.
Participating in mediations and conducting negotiations with a view to settling disputes and/or claims.
Participating in the preparation of specialist due diligence reports from time to time, with a focus on anti‑bribery and corruption compliance by target companies.
Practice management: general administration, including file management and electronic timekeeping, and assisting with accounts to clients.
Business development in various forms as may be required, including the preparation of internal and external newsflashes or articles of interest to clients/potential clients; assistance with the preparation of tender documentation.
Training of Candidate Attorneys and junior associates and working within a leveraged Team and within the broader practice group.
Personal Attributes
Client Focus
Client interaction ability – balancing legal requirements with client expectations.
Capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients.
Understanding the need to keep detailed and up‑to‑date client consultation notes.
Work Standards
Setting high personal
goals and performance standards, producing work timeously, accurately, and of a consistently high standard.
Ability to work both independently and in a leveraged Team, to train juniors and interact with senior associates.
Ability to work according to a fee budget.
Capable of coping under time pressures and client demands, demonstrating perseverance.
Commitment to excellence in standard of work produced.
Understanding the importance of teamwork and effective communication within the team.
Taking and accepting responsibility for mandates and conduct of matters.
Working from the office.
Ability to anticipate issues in matters, capable of working in a forward‑thinking manner.
Planning and Organizing
Ability to prioritise, manage schedules, delegate and plan in a client‑centric environment and within a large team.
Ability to delegate and supervise planning and organising where necessary.
Understanding the importance of impeccable record keeping.
How to Apply
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