Practitioner Support Executive

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a Practitioner Support Executive for a permanent role. The ideal candidate must hold a Grade 12 with an LLB degree, be an Admitted Attorney, and possess over 10 years of experience in legal practice at a senior level. Responsibilities include assessing claims, providing risk management training, and managing the practitioner support budget. The role demands strategic thinking, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be an Admitted Attorney.
• 10+ years of experience in legal practice.
• Ability to operate at an executive level.

Responsibilities

• Assess claims to identify causes of errors.
• Provide risk management training.
• Facilitate solutions for specific practices.
• Draft reports for management.

Skills

Legal practice experience

Management responsibilities

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Effective communication

MS Office literacy

Education

Grade 12 with LLB degree

Job description

We are seeking a Practitioner Support Executive for a permanent role based in Centurion, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with LLB degree, and must be an Admitted Attorney;
• Must not have been struck off or suspended and is not facing disciplinary action that may lead to such sanctions;
• Must have 10+ years’ experience in legal practice and have served at a senior level in a law firm, and carried out management responsibilities;
• Have the ability to operate at an executive level and to interact with internal and external stakeholders at those levels;
• MS Office literate
• Must be a strategic thinker with attention for detail; have good analytical skills; be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing; and able to work independently and in a structured manner

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Assess all claims in order to identify the underlying cause/s of the error or omission that resulted in such claims
• Identify legal practices that require risk management training and to provide the appropriate training that addresses the specific risk management concerns identified, and to make risk management suggestions that mitigate the possibility of a recurrence of the circumstances that led to the claims
• Provide support for legal practices identified as requiring training
• Facilitate the required solutions for each specific practice
• Support practices as and when required
• Prepare risk management materials that address the specific areas of concern identified
• Liaise with firms regarding their obligations in terms of Executor Bond and Master Policies, respectively
• Participate in the management functions of the company
• Manage the budget of the practitioner support area
• Draft reports on the activities carried for the management team and the governance structures

Salary

Market related

How to Apply

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Practitioner Support” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.