Legal Assistant Position Open At the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport

Legal Assistant Position Open At the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport. The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (“SAIDS”) is the national anti-doping organization of the Republic of South Africa. They are currently recruiting for legal assistant position.

Position Overview

• To provide administrative and legal support to the Legal Department and where appropriate, its Legal Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data capturing and input of information into an online anti-doping database, the Anti-Doping Administration Management System (ADAMS).
• Administrative tasks related to maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality System.
• General administrative tasks and duties with respect to the Legal Department.
• Supply chain management administration, viz., procurement for the Legal department
• Track budget spend for the Legal Department .
• Administrative tasks related to case file management, including preparing indexed and paginated case bundles.
• Accurate filing and archiving of cases, doping control, and legal paperwork.
• Draft legal notices, specific to anti-doping results management, and take minutes of meetings.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues in preparing templates and hearing bundles.
• Work across various legal projects, providing direct support to the Legal Manager.
• Maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

Key Requirements:

• Must be proactive, articulate, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally
• Attention to detail and must be able to conduct legal research specific to anti-doping and the sports legislative and policy framework.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Results orientated.
• Have an understanding of both national and global Anti-Doping Rules, relevant legislation, the national sport infrastructure, and industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Court of Arbitration for Sport, including the applicable rules.
• Excellent communication, legal writing skills and fluent in English.
• Knowledge, understanding and/or experience in case resolution disputes (tribunal systems).
• Work closely with colleagues to provide legal solutions that are results management orientated.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Zoom) and typing skills. Open to embracing technology and exploring the use of AI.

Minimum Qualifications:

• LLB Degree (or equivalent international qualification).
• Certification in Sports Law, Sports Management or experience in Anti-Doping is advantageous.
• Drivers license.

Remuneration:

We are offering a market related starting salary range between R250 000 – R290 00 per annum which is all inclusive of benefits viz., medical insurance, retirement annuity, group insurance, mobile phone allowance, home internet allowance.

How to Apply

All prospective candidates should e-mail a cover letter and a resume/CV to [email protected] and place the position they are applying for in the subject line by no later than 19th October 2024. If you do not receive a reply from the SAIDS within two weeks following the closing deadline, you can assume your application was unsuccessful.

SAIDS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religions, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.