Position: Litigation Attorney
Experience: 3–5 years post articles
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment date: 1 November/December 2026
Location: Somerset West and Stellenbosch  

About the Role
We are looking for a passionate, driven and skilled Litigation Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ post-articles experience, a genuine passion for litigation and the ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a professional legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys the challenges of litigation, has strong analytical and communication skills, and is committed to providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through to conclusion.
• Provide clients with clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, pleadings, notices, affidavits and other legal documentation.
• Draft and review legal correspondence and court documents.
• Attend consultations with clients and provide regular updates regarding their matters.
• Represent clients in court, arbitrations, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings, where required.
• Prepare matters for trial, including trial preparation, discovery, expert consultations and briefing counsel.
• Liaise with advocates, clients, experts, opposing attorneys and other relevant parties.
• Effectively manage deadlines, court dates and caseloads.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Ensure that all matters are handled efficiently, professionally and in accordance with applicable legal and
ethical requirements.
• Identify potential risks and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the firm's overall success.

Minimum Requirements
• LLB degree or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 3–5 years' post-articles experience in litigation.
• Proven experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting and legal research abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• A valid driver's licence 

Key Competencies
The successful candidate will be:
• Passionate about litigation and motivated by the challenges it presents.
• A confident and effective communicator.
• Professional, approachable and client-focused.
• Analytical, solution-driven and commercially minded.
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• A strong team player who contributes positively to the workplace.
• Confident in dealing with clients, colleagues and other legal professionals.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Committed to delivering excellent service and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

What We Offer
• The opportunity to join a professional and dynamic legal team.
• A varied and stimulating litigation practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is driven, confident, resilient and enthusiastic about litigation. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys engaging with people, is not afraid of a challenge and is committed to continuous professional development.

If you are a motivated Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years' post-articles experience and a genuine passion for litigation, we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your CV, references, qualifications, if any, and a photo for reference purposes to Isabel Hart - isabel@mblh.co.za by latest Friday, 23 October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive communication from us within two weeks from the closing date, you can accept that your application was unsuccessful.