MANAGER: LEGAL SUPPORT - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT

About the position

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WORKER - MANAGER: LEGAL SUPPORT
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide managerial support regarding Provincial and National Legal Coordination.
• Provide managerial support regarding company legal matters.
• Provide secretarial support regarding all meetings re Legal matters in the Department.
• Provide secretarial support to the Department with regards to the Legal Heads/Legal Forum meetings.
• Provide research support regarding all meetings re Legal Matters in the Department. Undertake ad-hoc legal research regarding legal matters referred to the Department
• Coordinate, schedule and confirm dates for legal-related matters with external stakeholders. Coordinate, schedule and confirm dates for legal-related matters with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the daily update of high-risk litigation and contingency liability matters.
• Manage the daily update on recent case development matters.
• Provide advice on the assessment and progress/monitoring of legal matters in Court and
• Follow-up on status of legal matters that are in Court/referred to Court.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Matric certificate) and Degree/LLB or B.Proc (Law). A minimum of three (3) years' experience in legal environment. Job related knowledge: SA Legal system; Working knowledge of court processes/litigation; Secretarial and Managerial experience; Project management. Experience in legal department (government) or court administration or legal practice recommended.

Job related skills:

• Computer literacy, Legal Software knowledge; Research skills, Drafting skills, Communication skills. Teamwork, Working under pressure. A valid driver's licence.

Desired Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Legal Software knowledge
• Research skills