Junior Consultant Legal (Tax Court Litigation)

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**Overview** The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is seeking a Junior Consultant Legal specializing in Tax Court Litigation. This role involves supporting the effective, fair, and timely resolution of tax appeals by assisting with legal research, case assessment, litigation administration, governance submissions, preparation and quality assurance of legal documents, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and file management. The position operates under the guidance of experienced legal practitioners and management within the Tax Court Litigation Unit (TCLU). **What you will do** As a Junior Consultant Legal, you will: * Support tax appeal and litigation processes. * Assist with legal research, case assessment, and litigation administration. * Contribute to case strategy and dispute resolution. * Prepare and ensure the quality of legal documents. * Manage case administration, reporting, and file management. * Provide support related to legal costs and external legal service providers. * Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including assisting with meetings and consultations regarding litigation matters and legal agreements. * Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations relevant to your area of specialization. * Apply practical and applied knowledge of methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. * Communicate situational interpretations and judgments related to work outputs and queries. * Ensure correct application of policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation. * Plan and schedule your own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery. * Execute process and procedural changes, implement them, and provide guidelines and support for new requirements. * Provide specialist input by investigating opportunities for operational, process, product, and risk optimization. * Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgment to make decisions. * Advise on or initiate settlement negotiations and draft settlement agreements within policy guidelines. * Plan and organize your own work tasks within given guidelines. * Assist with bringing applications in the Magistrate's Court or High Court under guidance. * Ensure adherence to relevant policies, procedures, governance, quality standards, and legislative requirements, reporting on deviations. * Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, managers, and stakeholders to achieve TCLU objectives. * Participate in coaching, practical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous professional development. * Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness. * Contribute to a culture of service excellence, building positive relationships and providing exceptional service. * Understand and adhere to customer service delivery standards, providing specialist support to meet or exceed expectations. * Provide accurate, professional, and timely support to internal clients and external stakeholders within the limits of the role. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **Education and Experience** * Para- Legal Diploma NQF 6 or LLB degree an advantage with 2-3 years’ experience in a Legal environment of which 1-2 years should be at a worker knowledge level. * Exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, court processes, legal administration or tax administration will be advantageous. **Alternatively:** * Senior Certificate NQF 4 NQF 6 with 5 years’ experience in a Legal environment of which 1-2 years should be at a worker knowledge level. * Exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, court processes, legal administration or tax administration will be advantageous. **Minimum Qualification & Experience Required** * Tax Appeal and Litigation Support * Case Strategy and Dispute Resolution Support * Stakeholder Engagement * Governance and Quality Assurance * Case Administration, Reporting and File Management * Legal Costs and External Legal Service Provider Support **Minimum Functional Requirements** * Job Outputs: Process, Governance, People, Finance, Client (as detailed in "What you will do") **Behavioural competencies** * Accountability * Analytical Thinking * Attention to Detail * Commitment to Continuous Learning * Conceptual Ability * Expertise in Context * Fairness and Transparency * Honesty and Integrity * Organisational Awareness * Respect * Trust **Technical competencies** * Business Knowledge * Corporate Legal Services Management * Data Collection and Analysis * Efficiency Improvement * Functional Policies and Procedures * Legal Administration * Legal Advisory and Interpretation * Legal Knowledge and knowledge of ethics * Legal Writing Skills * Policy Analysis * Quality Orientation * Reporting **Who should apply** An individual with a legal background, possessing either a Para-Legal Diploma (NQF 6) or an LLB degree (which is an advantage), along with 2-3 years of legal experience (with 1-2 years at a worker knowledge level). Alternatively, candidates with a Senior Certificate (NQF 4 NQF 6) and 5 years of legal experience (with 1-2 years at a worker knowledge level) are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have advantageous exposure to litigation, dispute resolution, court processes, legal administration, or tax administration. They should demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, a commitment to continuous learning, and uphold high standards of honesty, integrity, fairness, and transparency. **Deadline** 19th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-consultant-legal-tax-court-litigation-the-south-african-revenue-service-sars Source: myjobmag

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