Attorney

IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent college seeks a Legal Practitioner Coordinator to manage training for candidate legal practitioners and oversee clinic operations in Durban. The role includes community outreach, high-impact litigation support, and maintaining legal standards. Ideal candidates hold an LLB with post-article experience, and preference is given to those pursuing an LLM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-article litigation experience.
• LLB required, preference for LLM students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the training of candidate legal practitioners.
• Assist in the management and operations of the Law Clinic.
• Provide legal advice, draft pleadings, and manage litigation cases.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Advocacy

Client Relationship Management

Legal Research

Education

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB)

Studying towards LLM

Job description

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : August 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Duties and Responsibilities :

• To coordinate, teach & supervise the training of candidate legal practitioners.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the Law Clinic.
• Oversee roll-out of community advice desks and associated legal education outreach training.
• To coordinate, teach & supervise the training of candidate legal practitioners & LLB students on the experiential Law module XBLAW8419.
• Engage in advocacy efforts related to community legal issues and promote legal education and awareness within the community.
• To assist in the broadening of the IIE VC CLC Durban regional footprint.
• Assist with the overseeing staff development and performance reviews within the Clinic.
• Assist with high-impact litigation at the level of High Court (as the Clinic grows).
• Assist in the development and implementation of the clinic's overall strategic plan, in alignment with the organisation’s mission and goals.
• Responsible for the supervision of the candidate legal practitioners.
• Ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to clients, including conducting intakes, assessments, and referrals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, stakeholders, and partners to enhance the clinic's outreach and impact.
• Assist in securing funding through grants, donations, and other sources to sustain and expand clinic operations.
• Ensure the CLC’s compliance and registration with the LPC (Legal Practice Council) and SAULCA (South African University Law Clinics Association).
• Prepare regular reports for funders, stakeholders, the IIE VC School of Law and Faculty of Law.
• Implement the CLC’s budget, including financial planning, monitoring, and fiscal responsibility.
• Represent the CLC in the Kwazulu-Natal region in public forums, media, and professional associations to enhance its reputation and influence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and clinic operation.
• Responsible for networking and presentations at seminars and conferences

Legal Drafting

• Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as matter is litigated and resolved or referred to an Attorney or Advocate within the required standards of the profession
• Legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Drafting of pleadings and correspondences.
• Negotiating and drafting of various agreements and corporate documents
• Researching law and drafting legal opinions
• Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Litigating in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations
• Updating and managing case load of the IIE VC CLC
• Update stakeholders and attorneys on clients matters
• Managing of serving and filling through candidate attorneys
• Provide legal secretary with information pertaining to client billing
• Participating in the interview of witnesses

Legal Advice

• Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
• Preparing cases for trial or alternate dispute resolution
• Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations
• Analysing probable outcomes based on legal precedents

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) Preference will be given to candidates studying towards a LLM.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements :

• 2 years post-article litigation experience.