Labour Law Litigator

LabourNet

3d•$22,950 - $26,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Labournet is seeking a Labour Law Litigator to join their JHB branch. This role involves managing all phases of Labour Law Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) matters, from investigation to arbitration. The position also includes client management, providing Labour Law advice, analyzing risk, researching case law, and drafting correspondence. The litigator will be responsible for gathering and analyzing evidence, preparing witness testimonies, and representing clients at various dispute resolution forums. A key aspect of the role is contributing to business growth and client management, ensuring matter files meet required standards and maintaining a high success ratio in assigned disputes.

Requirements

LLB or B-Degree in IR/Law/HR/Industrial psychology or related field
Admission as an Attorney or experience in CCMA/BC Dispute Resolution advantageous.
Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle is essential
2 years experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of Labour Law
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Must be able to effectively function within a pressurized and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Attending to all client matters and all phases of Labour Law Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) matters/cases from the investigation, discovery, assessment phase through the pre-arbitration, conciliation, settlement, mediation, and arbitration processes.
Client Management: Billing target achieved
Providing Labour Law advice to Clients, including consultation and presiding over all types of Labour Law matters.
Discussing complex cases / disputes with Clients
Analysing risk and probable dispute outcomes
Assist with research on most recent case law
Assist Clients with the preparation for different disputes
Drafting correspondence to Clients, the CCMA/Council, Union Officials and other employee representatives.
Gathering and compiling evidence, analysing evidence and the preparation of witness testimonies
Representing/Managing Clients at conciliation, con/arb, and arbitration level as well as pre-arbitration proceedings
Updating of case status on client management system
Various other responsibilities, including, but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time
Contribute to growth and client management of the business
Quality: Matter files are in line with the required standard.
Management of dispute matters to required standard
Client Retention: Maintain a high success ratio in disputes assigned to you.