Candate Legal Practitioner

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university in Johannesburg is seeking a Candidate Legal Practitioner. The successful candidate will assist Supervising Attorneys with litigation tasks and should hold an LLB degree. Strong academic performance, interest in human rights law, and excellent research skills are essential. Candidates with proficiency in additional South African languages will be at an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record.
• Interest in human rights law and social justice.
• Proficiency in another official South African language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervising Attorneys with litigation.
• Perform all duties required of a Candidate Legal Practitioner.

Skills

Research skills

Legal drafting skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

LLB or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

The requirements for the available vacancies are as follows:

Essential Requirements

• An LLB (or equivalent) degree.
• Strong Academic record.
• An interest in human rights law, social justice, and litigation.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Sense of initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent research and legal drafting skills.

Desirable/Advantageous Requirements

• Proficiency in another official South African language.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist various Supervising Attorneys with litigation and perform all duties required of a Candidate Legal Practitioner.

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