No / Lp2 / 04 / 03 / 2022 National Office - Legal Practitioner - Civil Level 2

Legal Aid South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid South Africa seeks an experienced attorney based in Braamfontein to provide civil legal aid focusing on vulnerable groups including women and children. Responsibilities include handling complex civil cases and supervising Candidate Attorneys. Applicants must have an LLB or B Proc degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate with successful pupilage.
• At least five years' post-admission civil experience.
• Right of appearance in the High Court.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor.
• Handle complex civil matters.
• Supervise civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong analytical ability

Team player

Education

LLB or B Proc degree

Admitted Attorney / Advocate

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 13 consecutive years.

We offer an exciting Employment 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 Braamfontein .

KEY OUTPUTS Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.

Handling of complex civil matters.

Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.

Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of the office in the designated cluster.

Represent women, children and vulnerable landless people in all civil matters.

Perform office administration.

Speaking Afrikaans proficiently.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED Admitted Attorney / Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).

LLB or B Proc degree.

At least five years' post-admission civil experience.

Right of appearance in the High Court.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.

Team player.

Proficiency in Afrikaans is an advantage.

Self-development orientation.

A valid driver's licence is an advantage.

Basic Salary : R,.00 plus benefits per annum A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 22 March , quoting the reference number NO / LP2 / 04 / 03 / in the subject line to

• or apply online at Enquiries to Eulender Mafolo, 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.

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