Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Legal Officer (02)
Reporting Line: Corporation Secretary
Station: Head Office
Type of Employment: Temporary (6 months contract)
Purpose of Role
The ZAMPOST Temporary Legal Officer will be responsible for attending to legal matters and instructions received through the office of the Corporation Secretary from various departments.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
To draft, review and provide legal advice on legal documents.
To review on-going cases and advice Management accordingly.
To render legal opinions and conduct legal research.
To help with preparation of Board papers and distribution to Board Members.
To prepare and update weekly list of all active cases.
To prepare monthly, quarterly and departmental reports to be submitted to the supervisor as scheduled.
To compile, proof read and review legal documents and reports.
To attend to all legal matters before the courts of law and quasi – judicial bodies on behalf of the Corporation.
To ensure collection and maintenance of Court Judgments and other legal documents.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Job opportunities
Personal Attributes/ Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Skills and Knowledge Required
Ability to identify potential changes in the Law.
Good soliciting and arbitration experience.
In-depth knowledge of all applicable Laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to prepare complex documents.
Computer literacy (MSC Office suite).
In-depth knowledge of the Postal Services Act/relevant legislation.
Prior experience in a legal setting will be an added advantage.
Qualifications/Requirements
Full grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Advocate of the high court of Zambia.
Membership to the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit hard copies of their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating a minimum of three (3) traceable referees through EMS to the address below: The Senior Manager Human Resources
Zambia Postal Services Corporation – Headquarters
P.O Box 71845
17/18 Arusha Street
NDOLA
Zampost is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.