Pol / Lp-Civlabour / 30 / 09 / 2022 Polokwane Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Civil Labour

Legal Aid South Africa; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public entity in South Africa is seeking an experienced Attorney for a permanent position in Polokwane. The ideal candidate must possess an LLB or equivalent and have extensive experience in Labour Law. Responsibilities include providing legal representation at court, training Candidate Attorneys, and managing office administration. Applicants should have at least seven years of post-qualification experience and be an admitted Attorney with High Court rights.

Qualifications

• At least seven years post-qualification legal experience and five years post-admission experience.
• Admitted Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court.
• Minimum four years High Court experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to the indigent at District and Regional Court level.
• Training of Candidate Attorneys.
• Perform office administration.

Skills

Legal representation at Labour and civil courts

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organising and planning

Self-development orientation

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Qualification in Labour Law

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 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 Polokwane

KEY OUTPUTS

Provide legal representation to the indigent at District and Regional Court level.

Training of Candidate Attorneys.

Perform office administration.

Represent women, children and landless people in civil matters.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

LLB degree or equivalent.

Legal representation at Labour and civil courts.

At least seven years post-qualification legal experience and five years post-admission experience.

Admitted Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court with four years minimum High Court experience or admitted Advocate with pupillage with a minimum of four years High Court experience.

Extensive knowledge of Labour Law and application thereof is a major requirement.

Qualification in Labour Law is an added advantage.

Excellent knowledge and experience of labour matters.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability to relate at all levels.

Analytical thinking.

Organising and planning.

Self-development orientation.

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

18 October

quoting the reference number

POL / LP-CIVLABOUR / 30 / 09 /

in the subject line to

or apply online at

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

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