Overview
Associate/CPT Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at ENSafrica
Position: Associate | Employment (CPT)
Employment type:
Full-time
An Associate role has become available to join the Employment department at the Cape Town offices of ENS.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading employment law team offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients. In addition to having a keen interest in employment law, the ideal candidate should be achievement oriented, focused, able to work independently and under pressure in a deadline driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards.
OVERVIEW
The work involves all aspects of employment law, both litigious and consulting/advisory. The successful candidate will be expected to assume responsibility for working closely with clients as well as managing elements of various matters. As such, this role will offer the candidate an opportunity to develop excellent litigation and commercial drafting skills.
The candidate must be hard-working, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to exercise sound judgement as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafting various documents including inter alia: pleadings, affidavits, agreements and general correspondence
• Researching law and furnishing legal opinions
• Attending consultations with clients and counsel
• Attending to appearances at the Labour Court and CCMA
• Attending to all aspects of proceedings, including collating evidence and witness consultations
• General practice management including inter alia: managing files and attending to the recovery of fees
• Liaising with opposing attorneys
• Building and maintaining relationships (both internally and externally) with clients / potential new clients
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in South Africa, with a strong academic record. In addition thereto, the candidate should also possess the following:
• A thorough knowledge of collective and individual employment law, with at least 1-2 years post articles experience in an employment law department
• A passion for employment law
• A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of civil litigation and practice
• A willingness to travel for periods of time
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to self-regulate and work as a member of a team
• The ability to consistently produce high-quality work
It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general.
This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.
ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on 01 June 2025.
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Title: Associate/CPT
Company: ENSafrica
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Law/Legal (Employment Law)
