Closing Date: 2024/09/27
Reference Number: ETH240912-6
Job Number: 16000246
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T12
Division: Debt Collection
Department Litigation
Branch: General Litigation
Vacancy Group: LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
Reporting To: Senior Manager (Legal Services)
Location: DURBAN
Special Conditions
The post of paralegal is to be interchangeable within the Unit.
Job Purpose
To provide legal support (i.e. debt collection, legislative drafting, research and litigation) to the Unit.
Key Responsibility Areas
- • Draft letters of demand, Summons and Pleadings.
- • Facilitates the eviction of unlawful occupants.
- • Institutes and/or defends insurance claims by/against the Municipality in the Lower Courts.
- • Updates the legislation library.
- • Conducts research on legislation that impact on the municipality.
- • Keeps abreast with latest developments in law.
Competencies
- • Advocacy/Negotiation
- • Litigation Management
- • Research & Analysis
- • Interpersonal Relationships
- • Communication
- • Action Orientation
- • Resilience
- • Change Ability
- • Learning Orientation
Essential Requirements
- • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Paralegal Studies or any other Law related and equivalent qualification.
- • Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- • 2 Years relevant experience.
- • Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Law.
- • 3 Years relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy: Yes
Leave: Yes
Medical Aid: Yes
Other Allowances: N/A
Pension Fund: Yes
Remuneration: BASIC SALARY (R415 144.04 – R538 856.28 PER ANNUM)
13th Cheque: Yes