Legal Officer at Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Description

• The purpose of this role is to assist in investigations and implement investigative techniques to manage legal aspects on non-litigation matters where refutes are received on recovery side and to assist liabilities with technical refutes on high risk/quantum matters. 

Requirements

• LLB degree with at least post graduate work experience
• In depth knowledge of merit adjudication on both Recovery and Liability merit matters;
• In depth knowledge of re-occurring problematic scenarios that is deemed to be challenging above the parameters of what a Recovery or Liability TL can resolve themselves in terms of technicalities and argument and counter arguments.
• Must be proficient with the key and IT applications relating to litigation 
• Ability to audit attorney accounts and take responsibility for queries should excessive amounts be charged outside court rules/agreement with said external attorney
• Ability to make informed decisions whether a matter if viable to pursue by means of summons or not
• Ability to make informed decisions whether a matter is viable to be defended as liability
• Ability to formulate escalations based on case law and legal argument if and when required

Other skills:

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to professionally represent the Department
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a team
• Attention to detail and deadlines set by Snr Manager (essential)
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels, including during difficult or challenging circumstances