KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effective administrative support to the litigation unit.
• Liaise with user departments to prepare for consultations.
• Liaise with user-departments when Summons or Letters of Demand have been received by JRA to collect necessary information in preparation of consultation.
• Meetings under the supervision of the Assistant Manager: Litigation.
• Schedule and Arrange consultation meetings i.e. organize venues and take minutes during consultation meetings.
• Prepare responses to correspondence i.e. letters of demand and enquiries from Statutory bodies e.g. Office of the Public Protector, South African Human Rights Council, Ombudsman, etc.
• Prepare communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial administration, scrutinize invoices in liaison with Assistant Manager:
• Litigations against work done and to check if correct rates /tariffs were used.
• Maintain filing system by establishing and maintaining filing system and ensure accurate filing of all documentation in the unit.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Three-year Diploma in Law or NQF Level 6 equivalent
• Three (3) years’ experience in either a Law Firm or as a Legal Advisor or Paralegal.