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Overview

• A law firm specializing in Intellectual Property is seeking to employ an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Manager to contribute to the development and success of the firm, to actively drive HR strategies in order to deliver on key business outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and managing the full HR function.

Minimum required experience and competencies:

• B Com Industrial Psychology or equivalent HR qualification plus Post Graduate qualification;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (legal industry experience preferable) with a proven management record;
• Must be highly computer literate with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft office;
• Must have proven experience in HR systems including VIP;
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
• Ability to be discreet since the position will require dealing with a lot of confidential information;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels;
• Good attention to detail and accuracy;
• Problem solving skills;
• Conflict management ability;
• Proven project management skills to ensure projects are completed within the given timeframes;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to effectively deal with third parties i.e. SARS, banks and service providers;
• Flexible and reliable;
• Good work ethics;
• Dependable.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• The duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager will include, but not be limited to:
• Ensure efficient development, implementation and maintenance of HR policies to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with overall organisational strategies;
• Ensure an efficient recruitment process in order to ensure competent and quality candidates are sourced;
• Ensure new joiners are effectively inducted;
• Identify skills gaps and ensure that training and development needs are met;
• Ensure that the monthly payroll of partners and staff is done accurately and timeously on VIP and that the payroll is reconciled to the GL;
• Effective leave management;
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and other bodies i.e. Law Society, SAIIPL, Sasseta, SARS, Labour Department etc;
• Ensure timeous submissions of WSP/ATR, EE Reporting, Workmen’s Compensation, Tax reconciliations etc;
• Ensure an effective working environment by effectively managing the firm's EWP;
• Ensure effective IR and conflict management;
• Ensure effective management of the administration function;
• Ensure timeous reporting to exco and / or directors on any issues or recommendations pertaining to employees i.e. feedback in terms of exit interviews, employee statistics etc.;
• Ensure effective succession planning;
• Ensure that salary surveys are conducted in order to determine competitive salaries for employees at all levels;
• Ensure an effective performance management process;
• Maintain a culture that is in line with the firm’s values;
• Assist and support staff and partners with all HR related matters;

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Overview

Our Commercial Department has a vacant position for a qualified Attorney. We are looking for an energetic and highly driven candidate to become part of this well-established and growing practice. The ideal candidate is confident with excellent written and oral communication abilities, ability to handle multiple priorities and well experienced in Commercial law. 

If you enjoy commercial work and have the desire to take your career to the next level, then this is for you. This role represents a great opportunity within a challenging and professional environment.

Minimum required experience and competencies:

• Completed B Com Law or B Com LLB with 2 years of Clerkship;
• Admitted Attorney;
• Knowledge and understanding of Commercial and Corporate law is essential;
• 3 years’ post-admission experience in Commercial department a must;
• Experience with High Court litigation and contract drafting a must;
• Experience in IP law firm will be advantageous;
• Fully computer literate on Ms Office (Knowledge of Patricia will be advantageous);
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and good command of English;
• Must be able to multi-task;
• Able to work independently;
• Deadline driven;
• Good team player;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Personal development abilities;
• Client focused;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Able to maintain an orderly working environment;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Good work ethic.

Key responsibilities and duties:

The duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Associate will include, but not be limited to:

• Accurate recording of billable and non-billable attendances;
• Accurate and frequent invoicing;
• Accurate compilation of comprehensive commercial quotations;
• Ensuring that trust funds are requested from clients and that existing trust accounts are managed properly;
• Ensuring that all litigation notices and pleadings are properly diarised and managed;
• Preparation of client engagement letter & Power of Attorney once litigation is confirmed and arrange for deposit;
• Ensuring accurate and timeous drafting or reviewing of all legal documents i.e. contracts, agreements and letters of demand;
• Ensuring accurate and timeous briefing of counsel and relevant third parties and ensure adequate pre-consultation preparation;
• Ensuing that files are managed efficiently (Company files, client files, counsel files and court copies);
• Adhering to FICA requirements and ensuring that the relevant documentation is completed accurately;
• Ensuring that all client queries are acknowledged immediately and resolved timeously including invoice queries and other general queries;
• Updating clients and all other relevant parties on a regular basis regarding the status of matters/ instructions or queries;
• Ensuring that legal advice and knowledge is sound and competent;
• Ensure billing requirements for specific clients are adhered to in accordance with client's instructions;
• Ensuring fees are reported timeously and monthly target is met;
• Ensuring effective management of debtors i.e., when working on a file determining whether there is an outstanding account and following up for payment;
• Ensuring timeous capturing of disbursements;
• Compile portfolio reports and audit clients’ businesses in search of new instructions;
• Contributing to internal and external marketing activities and practice growth strategies i.e., presenting at client breakfast seminars, educational seminars for clients on industry developments;
• Enhance existing and potential client relations by identifying and attending networking opportunities i.e., expos, local conference, workshops etc.;
• Complying with ISO procedures, including reporting of mistakes and implementation of corrective measures.