Research advises

Affirmative Portfolios; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal field is seeking a qualified legal professional to ensure compliance with the Restitution Act and manage various legal processes. The role involves drafting legal documents, stakeholder engagement, and project management, requiring a strong background in law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in the legal profession.
• Admission as an advocate or attorney in the High Court is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of research reports with the Restitution Act.
• Draft legal opinions and notices.
• Prepare dismissal memoranda for the RLCC.

Skills

Project Management

Data Administration

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate Law Qualification (NQF Level 8)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure that research reports are compliant with the Restitution Act and provide timely feedback to restitution coordinators on report quality.
2. Capacitate research coordinators in drafting research reports.
3. Ensure correct and appropriate annexures are attached to reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Draft legal opinions.
2. Draft section 11 notices, section 11A(4) notices, and dismissal letters.
3. Draft referral notices and memoranda in terms of relevant sections.

Manage Dismissal Processes

1. Prepare dismissal memoranda for the RLCC.
2. Serve the first letter to claimants.
3. Compile representations by claimants to the RLCC.
4. Serve the second letter to claimants.

Report to the Research Manager and compile project plans, as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Requirements

• An appropriate graduate or postgraduate law qualification recognized by SAQA (NQF Level 8).
• Admission as an advocate or attorney in the High Court of South Africa is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in the legal profession.

Experience and Personal Qualities

• Proven understanding of project management systems.
• Understanding of land data, cadastral data, property descriptions, deeds information, and map reading skills.
• Knowledge of M&E and statistical analysis.
• Excellent data administration and management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• People management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the Restitution of Land Rights Act No 22 of 1994.
• Ability to interpret the law as it pertains to restitution.
• Knowledge of the South African Constitution of 1996.
• Understanding of the legislative mandate of commissions, relevant government policies, and legislation impacting the commission and its stakeholders.