Tza / Slp-Civil / 21 / 10 / 2022 Tzaneen Local Office – Supervisory Legal Practitioner – Civil

Legal Aid South Africa; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid South Africa is seeking a Senior Legal Practitioner based in Tzaneen to train and supervise Candidate Attorneys while providing legal representation in civil matters. The ideal candidate will have a BProc or LLB degree, at least seven years of legal experience, and strong mentoring skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least seven years' post-admission legal experience.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Valid code 08 driver's license is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Coordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide legal representation in civil matters.

Skills

Legal representation

Litigation skills

Mentoring

Research capabilities

Training and development

Education

BProc or LLB degree

Job description

Legal Aid SA Job Opportunity

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

The organisation has a national footprint across all nine provinces and is recognized as 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 in filling the above-mentioned position.

The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.

The position is based in Tzaneen.

Key Responsibilities

1. Train, supervise, and guide Candidate Attorneys.
2. Coordinate legal training at the office.
3. Provide individual mentoring and coaching for Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
4. Assess the quality of files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
5. Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
6. Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys, and Judicare practitioners at court.
7. Assess the quality of Judicare work.
8. Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
9. Provide legal representation in civil matters.
10. Ensure the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.

Required Competencies

• Proven experience with a BProc or LLB degree.
• Admitted attorney with at least seven years' post-admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Ability to mentor and supervise.
• Strong legal representation and litigation skills.
• Human rights orientation.
• Commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• A valid code 08 driver's license is compulsory.
• Strong research capabilities.
• Effective training and development skills.

Remuneration

Salary Package: SU – 1 R,000.00 all-inclusive per annum.

Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and required competencies by close of business on 8 November, quoting the reference number TZA / SLP-CIVIL / 21 / 10 / in the subject line.

Applications can be sent via email or online to Ms. Prescilla Nwandule. For inquiries, contact Tel: [Insert number].

Note: Applicants not contacted within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful.