Manager Legal Support

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Pretoria seeks a candidate to provide managerial and secretarial support regarding legal matters. The ideal applicant will have a Grade 12 certification and a Degree/LLB (Law), with at least three years' experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include managing updates on legal matters, coordinating meetings, and providing research support. Strong communication, drafting, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of SA legal system and court processes.
• Experience in a government legal department or court administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial support for legal coordination.
• Manage updates on litigation and legal matters.
• Coordinate legal meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Computer literacy

Legal Software knowledge

Research skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Grade 12 (Matric certificate)

Degree/LLB or B.Proc (Law)

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide managerial support with regard to Provincial and National Legal Coordination.
• Provide managerial support with regard to departmental legal matters.
• Provide secretarial support with regard to all meetings regarding Legal matters in the Office of the Department.
• Provide secretarial support to the Office of the Department with regard to the Legal Heads/Legal Forum meetings.
• Provide research support with regard to all meetings regarding Legal Matters in the Office of the Department.
• Undertake ad-hoc legal research with regard to legal matters referred to the Office of the Department.
• Coordinate, schedule, and confirm dates for legal-related matters with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate, schedule, and confirm dates for legal-related matters with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the daily update of high-risk litigation and contingency liability matters.
• Manage the daily update on recent case development matters.
• Provide advice on the assessment and progress/monitoring of legal matters in Court, and follow up on the status of legal matters that are in Court/referred to Court.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Matric certificate)
• Degree/LLB or B.Proc (Law).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a legal environment.
• Job-related knowledge: SA Legal system; Working knowledge of court processes/litigation; Secretarial and Managerial experience; Project management.
• Experience in a legal department (government) or court administration, or legal practice is recommended.
• Job-related skills: Computer literacy, Legal Software knowledge; Research skills, Drafting skills, Communication skills. Teamwork, working under pressure.
• A valid driver's license.