Attorney (Raf & Litigation)

5 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa HR Talent Partner Full time

**Job Overview**:
**Date Posted**: Posted 4 hours 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.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
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)

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Knowledge of Law of Delict including Personal Injury and Third-Party compensation law
- Knowledge of RAF Act of 1996 as amended as well as the RAF Transitional Provisions Act of 2012 and Regulations
- Knowledge of Civil proceedings in the Magistrate, Regional and High Courts of South Africa
- Knowledge of relevant case law and Legislation
- Skills to draft pleadings, discovery of documentation on all court processes
- Experience in civil litigation.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Strategic capability and leadership
- Results orientation
- Business and financial acumen
- Brand and Stakeholder orientation
- Organizational resilience
- Communication
- Team Resilience
- Network and Alliances
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Only open to South African citizens.
- If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send us your CV with position title as reference.

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