Senior Legal Administration Officer: Policy & General Legal Support needed at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB plus at least 14 years appropriate/recognition applicable legal experience after obtaining the relevant legal qualification. The salary at appointment will be determined in accordance with OSD determination. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate is preferred.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and manage litigation. This includes civil claims instituted against, or by the DoD. This inter alia includes the handling of letters of demand, summonses and notices of motion.
• Liaise with the State Attorney on the proposed handling and management of DoD litigation matters, including drafting of instructions to the State Attorney. Liaise with internal DoD stakeholders on litigation matters. Attend consultations with the State Attorney and/or Counsel.
• Draft submissions in the management of litigation, this includes drafting submissions to the Head of Department. Ensure sound litigation administration including the compiling of monthly litigation reports/statistics. Facilitate requests for legal representation by the State from DoD officials.
• Provide legal advice and support regarding the formulation of Departmental policies, to ensure the alignment of DoD policies with national legislation and/or with other prescripts.
• Facilitate the resolution of legal disputes regarding the interpretation or implementation of DoD policies. Provide sound legal advice/opinion on policy issues.