Education Rights Attorney - Public Interest

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A public interest law organization in Cape Town is seeking to appoint an Attorney with at least three years’ experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation expertise and excellent legal research skills, with a focus on education rights and social justice. Proficiency in indigenous languages is highly desirable. The position involves providing legal support, attending court hearings, and engaging with the community on education-related matters.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years’ post-admission experience.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in indigenous South African languages is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic support in public interest litigation.
• Conduct high-quality legal research and draft legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and represent EELC.
• Support the walk-in legal clinic and advise clients.
• Engage in community-based education initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research and drafting

Communication skills in English

Knowledge of human rights

Proficiency in indigenous South African languages

Education

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Job description

A public interest law organization in Cape Town is seeking to appoint an Attorney with at least three years’ experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation expertise and excellent legal research skills, with a focus on education rights and social justice. Proficiency in indigenous languages is highly desirable. The position involves providing legal support, attending court hearings, and engaging with the community on education-related matters.