Attorney (RAF & Litigation)

at  HR TALENT PARTNER

JOB OVERVIEW

• Date Posted: Posted 1 day ago
• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Job Title: Attorney (RAF & Litigation)
• Salary: R40,000
• Education Level: Diploma
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

ATTORNEY (RAF & LITIGATION) – CAPE TOWN CBD.

A well-established law firm is looking for a “Attorney (RAF & Litigation)” to join their team on a full-time permanent basis for their offices in Cape Town, CBD.
Excellent compensation package on offer, which consists of an excellent salary and internal career advancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar position as a Attorney (RAF & Litigation)
• Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court
• Right of appearance in the High Court
• Relevant 5 years’ legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation

Preparation and Research on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation:

• Conduct research that will provide information in preparation of all matters for trial
• Consult with client departments/representatives, and witnesses for instructions and documentation for cases to be presented in Court
• Draft pleadings to provide clear motivation justification on a particular position pertaining to the case.

Mediation Process:

• All required steps regarding the mediation process, as governed by the amendment to the rules of court, to be taken.

Represent the Road Accident Fund on all Third Party Claims Related Litigation Matters:

• Attend to Court appearances in all allocated third-party litigation matters
• Ensure file administration from opening to the conclusion of a legal case including adherence to trial dates
• Handle appearances at courts, tribunals, mediation hearings and enquiries
• Coordinate administrative legal actions to ensure compliance

Approve instructions to appoint and instruct expert witnesses. Reporting:

• Ensure effective and efficient recording of all cases
• Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Maintain trial register

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar position as a Attorney (RAF & Litigation)
• Four (4) year Degree in Law or equivalent
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court
• Right of appearance in the High Court
• Relevant 5 years’ legal experience post-graduation or admission of which 2 years must have been on area of expertise (personal injury litigation)