DEPUTY GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY – AGC 442 views

VACANCY: DEPUTY GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY

VACANCY CODE: 130100182.1.1

TENURE: 24 – 60 months contract with an option for renewal

SALARY SCALE: F2 P524,712.00 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor of Laws.
• Applicants must be currently admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana in terms of the Legal Practitioner’s Act (Cap 61:01).

EXPERIENCE:

• At least fourteen (14) years of experience, two (2) of which should have been served at E1 level or its equivalent

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To Litigate on behalf of Government on very’ complex matters and cases of national importance with spiralling effect. To provide legal advice on complex matters and coordinates the mentoring of junior Lawyers.

DUTIES:

1. Undertakes litigation on behalf of Government Ministries and Departments.
2. Provides sound legal advice on complex matters.
3. Preparing of Legal Documents.
4. Vetting claims and settlements from junior officers.
5. Facilitates the case process by holding meetings.
6. Prepares heads of argument.
7. Assesses and recommends out of court settlements.
8. Monitors and ensures progression of cases.
9. Attends Court for judgment and lodges or responds to appeals where necessary-
10. Ensures that legal costs and damages due to Government are collected
11. Appears before the Master of High Court for taxation to justify bill of costs.
12. Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Planning and Execution
• Innovating and Driving Change
• Delivering Quality Service

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee 50%)
• Gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of the contract
• Robe Allowance at P3,708.00 per annum
• EntertainmentAllowance at P10, 273.80 per annum
• Housing and upkeep Allowance at 2% of basic salary
• Scarce Skill Allowance at 35% of basic salary