Senior Legal Administration Officer Mr6

What you will need

• An LLB qualification.
• Knowledge of the Constitution.
• Knowledge of the PFMA.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure (high court and magistrate court rules).
• Knowledge of PAJA & PAIA, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Good verbal & Written Communication Skills, and Project & contract management Skills.

Experience

At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of PAJA & PAIA, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Good verbal & Written Communication Skills, and Project & contract management Skills.

Key responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Legal Advices/ Opinions
• Supervising and providing legal advices/ opinions in the Department by: Researching the applicability of legal principles on egal opinions
• Higher legal position of the Opinions
• Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulations and legal principles with legal Opinions
• Formulating questions to be answered on legal Opinions
• Studying and cite relevant cases on aspects related to legal Opinions
• Providing recommendations and conclusions within permissible legal prescripts
• Consulting client to verify request for legal opinions and contents of the legal opinions upon finalisation
• Policy and Legal development
• Ascertaining whether legislation is in accordance with principle of drafting and interpretation of statutes
• Ascertaining that the intention of Department and entities are reflected in the said proposed bill or amendment bill
• Reviewing existing legislation to explore opportunities for its amendment and improvement
• Perusing and study draft of proposed bill or amendment bill
• Facilitating with the drafting of cabinet memorandum
• Piloting legislation through the parliamentary process
• Making necessary submissions and presentations on draft legislation
• Responding to legal opinion aspects that arise during public hearing and parliamentary sessions
• Consulting with and getting instructions from the relevant line function
• Litigation management
• Collecting and providing evidence in regard to possible settlements and negotiate settlements with opponents
• Preparing instructions to State Attorneys and make recommendations for appointment of suitable Advocates, if necessary
• Monitoring court cases from inception to its finality
• Liaising with State Attorney in managing court cases
• Determining factual and legal situation on cases brought forward
• Establishing if the Department should litigate or defend matter
• Reviewing all pleadings at all stages for the court cases as per court rules
• Consulting with the relevant line function at each stage of the pleadings
• Exploring alternative dispute resolution options for each court cases and prepare an opinion on same
• Ensuring that the briefings are prepared and court orders are implemented effectively
• Preparing brief advising the relevant authority seeking authority to institute or defend the Departmental legal position
• Preparing brief advising the relevant Authority seeking authorisation to institute or defend the Departmental legal position
• Conducting research on applicable policy, legislation or regulation to be followed
• Drafting legal documents and advices on hand or mentor juniors on drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a particular position pertaining to the case
• Ensuring that there is consistency when applying the legal principles
• Liaising with Stakeholders on legal interventions
• Drafting and/ or edit legal correspondence on all legal administrative enquiries
• Conducting awareness on the legal interventions
• Providing inputs into the strategic planning of the Directorate/Chief Directorate and execution of the operational plan
• Providing supervision of the Legal Administration Officers and Interns in the Sub-Directorate
• Submit monthly and quarterly report to the Director

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Email application: [email protected]

• Application method: Email
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Mr P Letsoalo
• Telephone: (012) 444 6313

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