Legal Administrative Officer Pretoria

Legal Administrative officer PRETORIA Legal Pretoria - Gauteng Legal Administrative officer Pretoria 12 Month Fixed term contract R241 700pa Purpose of the Post: To provide an effective and efficient legal advisory and contract management support services to the Department in order to ensure that the interests of the Department are protected against all legal risks and provide professional legal services to the Department. Key performance areas: Assist with provision of effective legal advisory services: Conduct research on relevant legislation applicable, to specific issues, current norms and legislation applicable Conduct research of relevant case law Legislative support: Conduct research on the subject matter of legislation Draft research on norms and standards Prepare initial draft for cabinet memoranda Develop first draft on regulations or legislation administered by the department Liaising with departmental stakeholders and office of the Chief State Law Advisor Contracts and International agreements: Develop first draft of Domestic and international contracts and Service Level Agreements Litigation support assistance: Analysis of each matter and coordinate consultation process with relevant Department Programme Draft recommendations on the appropriate course of action to the Minister for Head: Legals consideration. Prepare draft instructions to the State Attorney, private attorneys or Counsel, in relation to the matter Make logistical arrangements and attend relevant consultations, arbitrations or, hearings Assist with the review of pleadings and other court applications /processes and provide on-going instructions to the DST legal representatives on the matter Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Public Service Law Contract Law Constitutional and Administrative law legislative drafting dispute resolutions mechanisms South African legal system legal compliance Intellectual property law litigation Ability to conduct legal research Dispute resolution Contract drafting skill Written and verbal Communicating skill Litigation skill People management and interpersonal skills Ability to deliver with quality, speed and value. Ability to interpret and apply the law. Assertive and paying attention to details Ability to organise and prioritize variety of tasks Ability to meet deadlines Minimum requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 1- 3 years working experience in a legal environment Closing date for applications: 17 April 2024 Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not hear from us Apply for this Job