Legal Counselor
2 weeks ago
Job Title
Legal Counsellor
Location
Pretoria Branch
Salary Grade
LA Grade One (1)
Reporting to
Branch Manager
Reporting staff
None
**Type of Position**
Permanent
**Working hours**
Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 - 16h30
Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 - 12h30
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of this position is to assist members (clients) with legal advice and paralegal solutions to common problems
within the parameters set by the Company and the Scorpion Legal Protection Membership Agreement.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Consulting with Members
Attending to clients and providing legal advice and assistance
Drafting & Attending to Correspondence
Attending to drafting and responding to correspondence on behalf of clients
File Management
Ensuring that all case files are maintained and regularly updated
Liaison with Attorneys/Claims Dept.
Attend to obtaining advice and instructions on legal matters
Providing Feedback to Clients
Ensuring that clients receive regular updates and feedback
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Education
Must have Matric (Grade 12); and
Must have completed legal degree (LLB or B Proc, B Juris, BLC or B Com/BA Law)
Experience
At least two (2) years’ legal experience. Practice experience advantageous.
Customer service experience (must).
Experience in drafting legal documentation (must).
Other
Must be computer literate; specifically proficient in MS Word and Outlook.
General working conditions
Regular office environment and no health and safety risks involved.
No travel involved.
PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge Competencies
Professional knowledge
Product knowledge
Skill Competencies
Analytical thinking ability
Conceptual thinking ability
Conveying information
Financial interpretation
Listening skills
Verbal & Written communication
SCORPION LEGAL PROTECTION (RF) (Pty) Ltd
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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY
Behavioural Competencies
Action orientation
Customer service orientation
Decisiveness
Information seeking
Integrity
Numerical orientation
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
Contact Person
Reference Number
Closing Date
Friday, 24 January 2025
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
PRIVACY
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**Job Type**: Permanent
Pay: R21 477,00 - R29 211,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pretoria, Gauteng 0014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Bachelors (required)
**Experience**:
- minimum: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/01/24
