Attorney

Css Credit Solutions Services (Pty) Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a qualified Attorney to oversee all phases of the litigation process. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and a strong understanding of legal transactions, compliance with client SLAs, and the ability to manage a complex workload effectively. This role demands excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post-admission litigation experience.
• Knowledge of NCA and other credit regulations.
• Experience in debt collection.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the litigation process.
• Advise clients on legal transactions.
• Ensure compliance with client SLAs.

Skills

Ability to analyze information quickly

High output and throughput focus

Strong communication and teamwork

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Education

LLB

Job description

AttorneyIntroductionOur Organisation is seeking a qualified Attorney to manage all phases of the litigation process by doing research, drafting legal documents, managing and advising clients on legal transactions.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo assist the Company in servicing its clients professionally, effectively and efficiently.

Criteria

• To act responsibly and not act recklessly or negligently.

Other Criteria

• To monthly plan and provide schedule in respect reaching monthly targets per portfolio.
• To check and confirm that all fees able to be invoiced and is invoiced every month per portfolio on the due date signed off.
• To monitor and confirm that all invoices drawn per month have been submitted with the relevant proof of submittal attached.
• To monitor and confirm proof of payment of all invoices submitted inclusive of that remittances were received
• Have a clear understanding of the client's SLA and its application to the legal process.
• Analysing and confirming on a monthly basis that clients SLA requirements have been met and taking the necessary proactive actions to ensure that the requirements are met.
• Aligning internal legal process with client's legal strategy through maximising efficiency and understanding clients' strategy.
• Report on a daily basis to the Head of Legal advising same of legal performance on assigned portfolios.
• Maintain performance statistics of the Legal process on a weekly and monthly basis, submitting these to the Head of Legal for discussion and comment.
• Ensure that all correspondence is actioned timeously and professionally
• Interacting with MI Department in compiling reports for client requirements and ensuring that reports are timeously submitted to client
• Ensure that your legal assistants / paralegals are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible, by utilising proper diary systems, electronic client systems.
• Monitoring performance and attendance of all staff and ensuring disciplinary code of conduct is adhered to.
• To ensure that all correspondence, legal notices and or processes are check and signed off before being dispatched internally or externally.
• To assist and comply generally with all reasonable requests of the CEO and senior members of staff from time to time.
• Keeping abreast of all legislative, core systems and process changes and ensuring that Brooks & Luyt complies with same whilst maximizing opportunities with client for Brooks & Luyt.

Desired Experience & Qualification

QualificationsRelevant professional qualification -LLBExperienceMinimum 8 years post admission litigation experience in practiceSpecialised Training / Skills / KnowledgeNCA, and other credit regulations, debt collecting experienceProfessional CertificationAdmitted attorneyPersonal Characteristics / Abilities / Critical Success factors / Problem solving :

• Ability to analyse information quickly, reaching and articulating decisions with clarity, to deliver solutions that command supportStriving for excellence :
• High output and throughput with a focus on outcomes
• Capable of reviewing and evaluating results against quality standards, sharing this learning with others and taking decisive action to ensure that standards are delivered
• Ability to manage a complex workload and meet tight time schedules
• Commitment to ensure there is a culture of continuous improvement and embracing changeCommunication and teamwork :
• Establish strong and effective working relationships and networks with internal and external partners.
• 3.Innovative
• sets a vision
• drives high standards
• optimistic about delivering future goals
• 5.Proactive
• creative, seeks out and introduces best practice
• committed to learning and development
• Analysing and implementing processes and solutions to improved efficiency and effectiveness