About the Role
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is seeking a Senior Legal Administration Officer for its Head Office located in the vibrant city of Johannesburg. This pivotal role is designed for seasoned legal professionals who are passionate about serving the public and making a meaningful impact through effective legal administration. By taking on this essential position, you will contribute to the integrity of public service and help ensure that justice is accessible and fair for all citizens.
Working in Johannesburg, a city known for its diverse culture and economic dynamism, you will be at the forefront of addressing legal matters that affect our communities. Your expertise will not only support departmental litigation management but will also play a vital role in legislative compliance and legal advisory services. This position is crucial in safeguarding the rights of the public and ensuring that the department operates within the framework of the law.
About the Department
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is committed to upholding the rule of law and promoting justice in South Africa. Its mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including legal representation, legislative compliance, and the provision of legal advice to various government entities. By working in this department, you will be part of a team that strives to enhance the legal framework of our society, ultimately contributing to a more just and equitable nation.
This department values integrity, accountability, and service excellence. Your role as a Senior Legal Administration Officer will be instrumental in embodying these values and in ensuring that the department functions effectively to meet the legal needs of the public.
What You’ll Do
- Manage litigation processes, including assessment of claims and consultation with relevant officials.
- Liaise with state attorneys and private attorneys to prepare for court trials.
- Maintain and update the case register, providing regular reports on litigation status.
- Conduct workshops on legislative compliance and empower traffic officers with knowledge of relevant laws.
- Provide critical legal advice and opinions on documents pertinent to various legal questions.
- Ensure timely responses to claims against and by the department in accordance with legal prescripts.
- Develop and implement policies related to legal advisory services and compliance.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric certificate along with a Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or a relevant law qualification.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in legal advisory roles.
- No criminal record or pending cases against you.
- A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence.
- Strong knowledge of legal processes, legislative prescripts, and public service policies.
- Excellent skills in legal research, problem-solving, report writing, and project management.
- Attributes such as decisiveness, teamwork, customer focus, and proactivity.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
A Matric plus Degree (NQF level 7) in Legal or relevant law qualification.8 years’ Legal advisory experience.
No criminal record or any case pending against you.
A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills: Legal processes, legislatives prescripts, legal research GPG and public service policies and procedures, understanding of community safety strategies, understanding of the Department’s strategic objectives and functionality, Information management knowledge, organising, problem solving, interpersonal relationship, conflict resolution, project management, report writing, policy analysis and development, policy/objectives formulation, research, analytical thinking, organising, problem solving, interpersonal relationship, computer literacy, knowledge management.
Attribute: Decisive, team player, customer focused, proactive and resourceful, change oriented, cost conscious, quality oriented, responsive, people oriented, Innovative, honesty and integrity.
Job Duties
Litigation Management: Assessment of merits of claims.Consultation with relevant officials.
Liaison with state attorney.
Consultation with State Attorney/private attorney.
Preparation and attendance for court trials.
Updated case register.
Reporting on litigation status in the department.
Legislative Compliance: Conduct legislative compliance workshops on legislation affecting the Department.
Conduct workshops to traffic officers on empowering legislations.
Conduct workshops on new legislation affecting the Department information.
Legal advice /opinion: Critical analysis of documents relevant to the legal question.
Consultation and advice to programmes.
Litigation Management services: To ensure timeous response to claims against and by department in line with relevant legal prescripts.
Legislative compliance services: Conduct legislative compliance workshops on legislation affecting the Department.
Legal advisory services to legal questions: To provide reactive and proactive advice in relation to legal questions relevant to decision making in the department.
