Manager Pretoria / Johannesburg / East London / Cape Town & Durban

Road Accident Fund; East London; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Manager to oversee and manage operational litigation issues. This role involves implementing litigation strategies, managing relationships with stakeholders, and leading a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal injury litigation and a strong understanding of legal procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organization committed to excellence while ensuring effective dispute resolution and stakeholder communication. Join a team that values ethics and client service, and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in a legal environment with focus on personal injury litigation.
• 3 years in management/supervision with strong ethics and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation strategy and oversee litigation risk for the RAF.
• Conduct mediation and manage relationships between disputing parties.
• Prepare reports and develop policies aligned with RAF's strategy.

Skills

Litigation Management

Dispute Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Postgraduate Qualification

Mediation Certificate

Job description

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Litigation and Mediation, the successful incumbent is accountable for managing and reporting on operational litigation issues concerning constitutionality.

The incumbent will support the Senior Manager on all litigation-related matters aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation as determined by the Board. We have vacant positions in the following RAF Offices: Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Cape Town. Please apply to the Office you are interested in.

Key Performance Areas

Litigation Management

• Manage the implementation of the overall litigation strategy.
• Institute and defend litigation actions for and against the RAF.
• Manage and monitor the litigation risk of the RAF.
• Manage referred claims litigation to determine if a settlement can be reached or if the matter should proceed to court.
• Manage the high court and magistrate court attorneys, as well as other service providers supporting the litigation unit.
• Provide oversight to ensure attorneys perform their roles effectively and efficiently.

Administration of Non-Litigious Matters

• Approve requests to appoint and instruct assessors and expert witnesses.
• Guide in recommending settlements.

Mediation Management

• Manage communication between disputing parties to guide them to mutual agreement.
• Conduct introductory meetings to educate parties about arbitration.
• Handle procedural matters in dispute resolution, including time requirements and witnesses.

Policy Review and Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and processes.
• Stay updated on effective policy and practice execution strategies.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit regulation reports and other documentation to update management and inform decisions.
• Develop reports, policies, and procedures aligned with RAF's strategy.
• Create functional reporting systems for management and performance tracking.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage communication and relationships with internal and external parties, including the Judiciary and legal counsel.

People Management

• Sourcing, developing, and retaining a high-performance team.
• Implement people management processes to address workplace conflicts and deviations from standards.
• Allocate, motivate, and evaluate team members to achieve their goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Mediation certificate/course is an advantage.
• 6-8 years’ experience in a legal environment, including 3 years in personal injury litigation and 2 years in management/supervision.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication, planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.
• Personal mastery, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong ethics, client service orientation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Knowledge of litigation management, relevant legislation, court processes, and legal procedures.

NB: RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer. Successful candidates are required to structure their packages to suit their needs.