Dbn / Hclp / 21 / 10 / 2022 Durban Local Office – High Court Legal Practitioner

Legal Aid South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal services provider in Durban is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal representation at the High Court level. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of seven years' post-qualification experience, with at least four years specifically in High Court matters. Responsibilities include representing vulnerable groups such as women and children in criminal cases, training Candidate Attorneys, and handling office administration. Opportunities for career growth and development are part of the role.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed pupillage at a recognised institution.
• Proven track record in criminal matters at High Court.
• Four years' High Court experience or six years' Regional Court experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
• Handle complex criminal High Court matters.
• Train and supervise Candidate Attorneys.
• Perform office administration.
• Represent vulnerable groups in criminal matters.

Skills

Legal representation at High Court level

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-development orientation

Education

Admitted attorney or advocate

Minimum seven years' post-qualification experience

Right of appearance in High Court

Valid driver's licence

Job description

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons.

The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces.

Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for thirteen consecutive years.

We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position.

The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based in Durban.

Key Outputs

• Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
• Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
• Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
• Perform office administration.
• Represent women, children and landless people in criminal matters.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Attributes) Required

• Admitted attorney or advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
• Legal representation at High Court level.
• Minimum of at least seven years' post-qualification experience of which five years must be post-admission experience.
• A minimum of four years' High Court experience, or a minimum of six years' Regional Court experience.
• Proven track record in criminal matters at High Court level.
• Right of appearance in High Court.
• Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Analytical thinking.
• Team player.
• Self-development orientation.

BASIC SALARY : LP-7 (R,

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on08 November, quoting the reference number DBN / HCLP / 21 / 10 / in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to : Lusindiso Nqumse, Tel :

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA.

It is Legal Aid SA's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.