đ OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWNorth West Dept of Public Works is actively recruiting for a Senior Legal Admin Officer position in North West. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Law / Legal sector looking to advance their careers.
đŻ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile⢠Experience Level: 8 years ⢠Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent ⢠Industry Focus: Law / Legal ⢠Location Preference: in North West
đź WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSLegal professionals like Senior Legal Admin Officer ensure justice and compliance. This role is essential for organizational and societal legal frameworks.
đ CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Law / Legal offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
đ APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Senior Legal Admin Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: ⢠Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement ⢠Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma ⢠Specific achievements in the Law / Legal field ⢠Any certifications or specialized training
đ SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Law / Legal sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma/ Degree in LLB. A valid driverâs license. Experience: At least 8 (eight) yearsâ appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Frameworks. Knowledge of the process of litigation including labour forums. Knowledge of Case flow management. Drafting of legal documents. Knowledge of legislative framework of the Public Sector. Skills: Legal research skills. Analytical skills. Legal drafting. Decision making. Dispute resolution. Report writing. Computer skills. Conflict resolution. Problem solving. Communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/ justifiable outcome/ result. Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the clientâs goals and objectives. Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and clientâs instructions. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing. Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client. Supervision of staff.
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