Litigation Officer at Oscar Temple

Job Summary

• Effective and proactive litigation portfolio management
• Cost consciousness and savings in all negotiations for out of court settlement or Solicitors professional fees
• Making recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable.
• Deliver service synonymous with excellence and superior performance
• Ensure efficient and effective synergy with Departments/Branches for improved turnaround time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure cost consciousness and savings in all negotiations for settlement out of court or payment of Solicitors fees
• Make recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable
• Effective and proactive litigation portfolio management
• Training of Branches on litigation process and how to keep documentary evidence (Ongoing process)
• Engage the services of Solicitors who have clout and a good knowledge of the law and relationship with the Judiciary
• Attending settlement meetings and court proceedings
• Collation of monthly returns on pending litigation

Key Performance Indicators

• Analyze cases and guide external Solicitors to ensure water-tight defense and prosecution for the Bank
• Prepare case management strategies on case by case basis
• Schedule quarterly brainstorming meetings with external solicitors for adoption of best strategies.
• Making recommendations to Management for matters to be resolved amicably, where applicable.
• Build internal and external communication network between external Solicitors, Management and staff
• Ensuring effective communication channel between the external solicitors and the Bank.
• Attending Court proceedings.
• Employing alternative dispute resolution measures such as the Multi Door Court House.
• Payment of negotiated professional fees as at when due
• Participation in committee meetings as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum education level - LL.B, B.L from a recognized University
• Experience - 4 years’ Experience
• Experience - 3 years minimum Experience working in a commercial bank.
• Location - Enugu. Suitable candidate must be residing in Enugu or willing to relocate.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• Accomplished lawyer with a strong background in corporate legal practice and proven ability to negotiate complex transaction and lead successful teams.
• An analytical thinker, effective communicator together with a capacity to interpret and assimilate large volumes of complex information and construct cogent arguments.

Skills/Competencies:

• Keen, conscientious, with a friendly disposition
• An efficient and reliable person, can work alone or as part of a team.
• Can work well under extreme pressure and remain calm with the ability to prioritize.
• A proactive leader with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels providing support and motivation.
• Personable and adaptable individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.