REF: CSOS/TLAL/11/2021 REF: CSOS/TLAL/11/2021

Requirements:
• Recognised LLB Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney.
• Minimum of 4 years legal experience (post admission) in similar role, specifically in high court litigation.
• Expert in civil procedure.
• Valid driver’s licence and must be willing to travel.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Problem solving abilities.
• Effective people and organizational skills.
• Professionalism.
• Attention to detail.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Excellent team player.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Planning and Organising skills.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Key duties attached to post:
• Review instructions to take legal action and initiate appropriate internal processes.
• Receive court processes and take appropriate action timeously.
• Provide litigation management support to ensure that all CSOS litigation matters are attended to within the prescribed timelines.
• Prepare instruction letters to Attorneys and monitor external service provider performance.
• Quality review draft affidavits and pleadings.
• Draft Affidavits and pleadings.
• Investigate and gather evidence on pending litigation matters.
• Assist in the monitoring of litigation matters to ensure that the matters are pursued effectively, diligently and without delays.
• Conducting legal research and provide sound legal advice.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly reports to the Manager on activities undertaken on the agreed deadlines.
• Follow up with Attorneys to ensure that reports are submitted timeously as per the agreed service standards.
• Assist the Manager to prepare and present reports to various committees and stakeholders.
• Lead settlement negotiations and facilitate the conclusion of acknowledgement of debts and settlement agreements as and when required.
• Represent the section or entity where legal advice is required as and when requested.
• Implement litigation strategies to optimise litigation objectives.
• Update and maintain the litigation and recoveries registers for accuracy.
• Review external legal opinions to ensure that instructions have been covered adequately and that advice provided is legally sound.
• Prepare submissions for Management, Executive and Board Committees as and when requested by the Manager.
• Draft and implement litigation related policies, procedures and processes in line with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with external Attorneys and Counsel.

Duration: 6 Months

Enquiries: Mr. Minkateko Shipalane and Ms. Selloane Makau, tel. (010) 593-0533.

Background checks on the preferred candidates will be conducted prior to an appointment.

Applications, including a covering letter and accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, must be addressed to the Executive Manager: Corporate Affairs, Mr. Lesiba Seshoka and e-mailed to: recruitment5@csos.org.za

CLOSING DATE: 14 December 2021

Applicants who do not receive any response within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.