Labour Law Senior Litigator at Career Options Africa

Key Deliverables

Client Management:

• Billing target achieved as per BSC
• Providing labour related legal advice to Clients
• Discussing complex cases / disputes with Clients
• Analysing risk and probable dispute outcomes
• Assist with research on most recent case law
• Assist Clients with the preparation for different disputes
• The application of and/or interpreting laws, rules and regulations relating to dispute resolution
• Drafting correspondence to Clients, the CCMA/Council, Union Officials and other employee representatives.
• Gathering and compiling evidence, analysing evidence and the preparation of witness testimonies
• Representing Clients at conciliation, con/arb, and arbitration level as well as pre-arbitration proceedings
• Assist in settlement of disputes
• Update cases (litigation) on CMS
• Various other responsibilities, including, but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time
• Managing a Client base allocated to you to ensure compliance

Quality:

• Matter files are in line with the required standard.

Client Retention:

• Maintain a high (As per BSC) success ratio in disputes assigned to you.

Qualification

• B-Degree in Labour Law/Law/HR/Industrial psychology or related field
• At least 2 years’ experience with Litigation Up to date with LAPs Expertise in the field of Labour Law Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Must be able to effectively function within a pressurized and fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential If less than 2 Years Service and/or LAPs not up to date - An LLB with Litigation Related Experience / Track record and LAP catch up plan is essential. Maintain average performance of 90%