Litigation Officers at a Law Firm - Fadac Resources

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To take primary responsibility for defended, complex and contentious litigation cases, managing these through the litigation process in accordance with the policy & procedures in place.   Support the team to process Debt accounts through the standard process, handling customer interactions to maximize cash recoveries and ensure recovery action is appropriate to the customer’s circumstances.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Upon receipt of court documentation, carry out the required action in accordance with court instructions and timescales. This can include preparing and submitting a reply to defense, setting up a payment plan, withdrawing the claim.
• Investigate and gather evidence to prepare and submit a reply to defense, create trial bundles as part of a reply to defense in line with pre-defined layouts coordinating with internal and external parties where required.
• Instruct agents to attend hearings, or where appropriate attend civil court hearings or take part in mediation sessions as a representative of the firm, to answer questions about the claim, clarify internal procedures, Regulatory and Water Industry Legislation, and account information.
• Manage  and  monitor  cases  through  the  enforcement  process  ensuring  that  all  activities  are completed in the required timelines and conform to court rules.

Qualification/ Skills 

• Must have a degree in Law. A strong ability to demonstrate significant experience and breadth of knowledge of litigation practices. To have excellent legal drafting skills to produce accurate, concise and compliant documents within the litigation process.
• Candidates must resite around Yaba and Surulere axis. The person must like litigation and must have a knack for details. Spoken and written English should be impeccable