Litigator

Based in Port Moresby and reporting to the Collections Manager and CEO, this is an important role within the organisation responsible for the preparation of court and other documents on a timely basis, and attendance to court matters as part of our debt recovery process.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Advise and represent NF for all internal and external legal matters as in-house counsel
• Initiate and pursue legal recovery actions against loan defaulters
• Attend all National Court hearings
• Ensure all Civil and Criminal matters are actioned, monitored and updated in a timely manner
• Arrange filing fees and file all court documents in Court Registry for respective Courts
• Liaise with and maintain contact with Court Registry for all litigation matters
• Prepare and review court documents for filing or propose changes as legally required
• Conduct due diligence checks, title searches, mortgage registration
• Registration of security interests and such activities
• Manage the Group’s legal team

Your credentials and characteristics should include:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• Admitted to practise as a Barrister & Solicitor with right of appearance in all Courts within the PNG jurisdiction.
• Must have practised as a lawyer for the last 5 consecutive years in a private law firm, or as in-house counsel for a bank or financial institution.
• Have a current practising certificate for the 2025 Legal Year (or are eligible for a lawyer’s practising certificate) under the Legal Practitioners Act 1987 and the Legal Practitioners (Admission) Rules 1996
• Be knowledgeable in litigation and civil debt recovery laws.
• Have the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, meet deadlines on time and exercise good judgment in using initiative to get the job done satisfactorily.
• Provide a Police Clearance.
• Credible personal character and be of sober habits.
• Computer literate with advanced MS Office skills.
• Possess excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Be available to work on Saturdays as required.
• Demonstrate the appropriate corporate image and actions at all times.
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

If you are seeking a challenging career move with a reputable team that takes pride in the services it provides, please submit an expression of interest and current CV with supporting documents.