Officer: Legal Administration (3 Year Fixed-Term-Contract) at Road Accident Fund

Key Performance Areas

Legal Administration

• Transcribe and proofread legal documents for settlement discussions.
• Collate all the directives and update on the case file database.
• Retrieve information at all times as requested in the office.
• Administer process relating to the  arbitration of  disputes between parties.
• Administer hearings sessions to ensure that all parties and present  information or evidence relative to claims is obtained.
• Ensure confidentiality of all documents under control and that documentation reaches the intended recipients.
• Follow-up on outstanding matters on behalf of the Legal Administration department in the office.
• Document the proceedings and follow up on the action log relation to the settlement of the claims discussion.
• File all settlement agreements.

Block Settlements

• Arrange meetings for block settlements.
• Manage court documentation and filling.
• Diarise and monitor court processes.
• Narrate and provide clarity on the assessment and determination on the claims offer done.

Reporting

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of reports.
• Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Aid in proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors' Degree in Law or equivalent.
• Relevant 3 years’ experience in a Legal Administration related environment.