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Pillangó Placements

Junior Attorney (Commercial Litigation)

Pillangó Placements

  • R20,000 - R25,000 per month
  • Permanent Junior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 24 Feb 2026 by Pillangó Placements
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2633954 - Ref PTA003637

About the position

If your ability to perform under pressure, combined with a solid foundation in commercial litigation, sets you apart, this opportunity may be what you have been waiting for.
Join a well-established law firm specialising in Commercial Transactions and Litigation, offering a solid platform to advance your legal career.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and assist with commercial litigation matters from inception to finalisation.
Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits, heads of argument and correspondence.
Conduct legal research and provide written legal opinions.
Appear in court where appropriate.
Brief and liaise with advocates and correspondents.
Engage with clients and provide professional legal advice.
Assist with regulatory and compliance-related matters.
Manage files independently under supervision.
Ensure adherence to court rules and internal deadlines.

Minimum Requirements
LLB degree.
Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
1–2 years’ post-admission experience.
Strong drafting and research skills.
Sound knowledge of civil procedure.

Advantageous Experience
Exposure to commercial litigation.
Experience dealing with financial institutions and/or regulatory bodies.
Exposure to matters involving the South African Reserve Bank or similar regulatory authorities.
Experience in banking, insolvency, or corporate disputes.

The proposed salary for the role is around R20k - R25k per month, but the offer will be market related salary considering qualifications, skills, and experience.

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

Desired Skills:

  • attorney
  • commercial litigation
  • drafting
  • research

Pillangó Placements

About the agency

Pillangó Placements has been operating since 1999 and, since then, we have successfully recruited in various industries including finance, retail, engineering, IT, health, logistics, insurance and office support. The name Pillangó represents transformation, hope and positive change.

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