Junior Attorney : Student Support (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Junior Attorney for a one-year fixed-term contract in East London. The successful candidate will implement and monitor a clinical legal education program while facilitating training for law students. Ideal applicants must hold a four-year LLB degree, have post-admission legal practice experience, and possess strong litigation and case management skills. The position offers an opportunity to engage in research and community programs within the legal aid clinic.

Qualifications

• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the Legal Practice Council.
• A minimum of three to five years’ post-admission legal practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students.
• Provide legal services in line with the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Skills

Criminal and civil litigation

Case management

Teaching and facilitating legal education

Education

Four-year LLB Degree

Advanced degree in Law

Job description

Job title : Junior Attorney : Student Support (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline : November 02, 2025

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Minimum Requirements :

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years’ post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer / last employer only applicable to external applicants.

Added Advantages :

• Experience in teaching and / or facilitating legal education and / or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include :

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Closing Date : 2nd November, 2025

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