Litigation Officer at Gauteng Gambling Board

Reference Number: Position 19

Purpose And Overall Responsibility: Manage policies and processes relating to litigation within the Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) to ensure that efficiency and effectiveness is evident and that the risks associated with litigating, particularly in terms of costs to and the reputation of GGB, are minimised.

Qualifications Required and Experience:
Qualification: 
Degree in Law at NQF level 7 or equivalent qualification. Admitted attorney would be an added advantage. Experience: 3 to 5 year's experience in a legal/ litigation environment 
Key Performance Areas:

• Undertake research to ensure policies are aligned to both the litigation strategy and the overall GGB strategy.
• Undertake research independently or together with the Litigation Specialist to provide advice to the Board and the business of GGB, pertaining to litigation matters, identifying risks and plans to mitigate such risks.
• Maintain an effective case management system, which includes but is not limited to proper filing of cases and diarisation of pleadings and court hearings.
• Responsible for administrative processes for the adjudication of dispute hearings including outcome thereof
• Assist the Litigation Specialist in drafting pleadings and Heads of Arguments.
• Prepare advice on evidence for each matter after close of pleadings (i.e. the strength of GGB’s case after affidavits from opposing party have been reviewed)
• Consult with witnesses and to prepare draft witness statements
• Collate court orders and subject relevant costs to the Taxing Master of the High Court; and instruct external legal practitioners to collect legal costs awarded in favour of the GGB.
• Attend to court proceedings including criminal case in illegal gambling matters and advise GGB inspectors regarding the proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements.