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Required Skills

Essential Skills / KSA

Ability to independently manage a litigation portfolio, including case files, court deadlines, hearing schedules, and counsel coordination
Strong skills in drafting legal briefs, court submissions, correspondence with external counsel, and litigation status reports
Experience in managing recovery proceedings, including FDP bond defaults and financial recovery cases
Competence in facilitating out-of-court negotiations and settlement processes under institutional guidelines
Proficiency in maintaining case tracking systems, litigation registers, and recovery records with accuracy and confidentiality
Ability to manage external legal communications and coordinate effectively with courts, law firms, and judicial offices
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent cases, deadlines, and stakeholders independently
Proficiency in MS Office and legal case management or records management tools.

Key Responsibilities

To assist the NUST Legal section in the effective management of litigation, court proceedings and legal advisory functions of the University by coordinating with external counsel, courts and stakeholders; facilitating legal documentation and case management; conducting legal research; monitoring compliance with judicial decisions; maintaining litigation records, recoveries and ensuring timely handling of legal matters in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and institutional requirements.
Monitor all court hearing dates, filing deadlines, and submission timelines, ensuring no case suffers adverse consequences due to procedural default or missed deadlines.
Ensure compliance with court orders, judgments, and legal decisions, tracking implementation across relevant NUST directorates and escalating non-compliance to the supervisor.
Serve as the primary point of coordination between NUST and external law firms and legal advisors, providing case instructions, relevant documents, institutional background, and timely responses to relevant authories.
Manage all external legal correspondence, including communications with courts, opposing counsel, government legal offices, and judicial forums ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and institutional alignment.
Manage the litigation and documentation for all FDP bond recovery cases and financial recovery proceedings, maintaining an accurate and current register of cases, amounts claimed, amounts recovered, and case status.
Track outstanding recovery amounts, monitor payment compliance post-judgment, and initiate escalation proceedings where recovery obligations are not met.

Experience Required

Essential Experience

02 Years relevant experience from reputed public sector organization.

Desirable Experience

Individual having experience in handling the cases of educational departments.

Qualification

Essential Qualifications

LLB from HEC recognized University.

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