State Law Advisor: Medico- Legal and General

7 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to provide dedicated legal support and general litigation to the Department of Health. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

**Minimum Requirements**:
LLB-Degree (Law or equivalent legal qualification) with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience.

**Recommendation**:
Experience in the following: Medico legal and general litigation court and legal drafting; Healthcare setting or environment; Litigation and or provision of legal opinions in matters arising from medical negligence; Civil and criminal litigation relevant to medical negligence.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Attending consultations and court proceedings; Providing substantial input into litigation matters; Managing the preparation and facilitation of litigation matters; Assist and provide legal advice when settlement negotiations are conducted; Advising, providing formal legal opinions and drafting legal correspondence on intended or pending litigation cases; Drafting court pleadings in medico legal matters

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Medical terminology, disciplines and hospital procedures; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Legislation and case law relevant to medico legal litigation trends and developments. Skills needed: Communication (verbal and written); Time management; Legal drafting; Relevant litigation; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc). Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Remuneration**:
LP 7: All-inclusive salary package of R 797 901 per annum; LP 8: All-inclusive salary package of R 939 876 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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