Senior RAF Litigation Attorney

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RAF Litigation Attorney. The ideal candidate will have an LLB Degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in litigation, with a focus on Personal Injury Claims. Responsibilities include managing claims against the Road Accident Fund and handling High Court litigation. Bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English is required. The position offers a salary of R50,000 gross and is slightly negotiable depending on relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post admission experience in Litigation.
• Independently functional in litigation process.
• Stable employment record with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Handling of Third Party Claims against Road Accident Fund.
• Drafting legal documents and client liaison.
• Managing of own Department.

Skills

Litigation experience

Personal Injury Claims

High Court trials

Management skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Senior RAF Litigation Attorney – Menlo Park, Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements:

• Presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking individual aged younger than 40 years (Preferably male).
• Afrikaans and English first & second languages a must (Afr & Eng client base).
• LLB Degree completed and Admitted as an Attorney a must.
• Minimum 8 years post admission experience in Litigation, Personal Injury Claims and Third Party Claims (against RAF) a must.
• PRASA Claims preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable personal injury and RAF legislation essential.
• Independently functional in litigation process, from handling of claim submission to High Court trials.
• Able to manage own Department.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle a must.
• Residing in Pretoria a must.
• Stable employment record and contactable References.
• To start as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handling of Third Party Claims against Road Accident Fund, Personal Injury Claims and PRASA Claims for law firm
• Litigation Procedures, including High Court Litigation
• Drafting legal documents and client liaison in Afrikaans and English
• Managing of own Department
• General attorney duties

Salary: R50 000 gross (Slightly negotiable depending on RAF experience) + incentives.