Pta / Lpciv-L2 / 17 / 02 / 2023 Pretoria Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Civil Level 2

Legal Aid South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A National Public Entity is seeking an Admitted Attorney or Advocate with at least five years of experience in civil law to provide legal aid services in Pretoria. The role involves supervising Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals, handling complex civil cases, and representing vulnerable individuals. Applicants should have an LLB or B Proc degree, and strong communication skills are essential. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits based on salary level

Qualifications

• At least five years of post-admission civil experience is required.
• A valid driver's licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
• Handle complex civil matters.
• Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Assist in providing support to civil sections of the office.
• Represent vulnerable women, children and landless people in civil matters.
• Perform office administration.

Skills

Admitted Attorney / Advocate

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong analytical ability

Team player

Self-development orientation

Education

LLB or B Proc degree

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 fourteen 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 Pretoria.

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.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge & Attributes) Required

• Admitted Attorney / Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
• LLB or B Proc degree.
• At least five years of post-admission civil experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Self-development orientation.
• A valid driver's licence is an advantage.

Basic Salary: LP-5 (R) 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 07 March, quoting the reference number PTA / LPCIV-L2 / 17 / 02, in the subject line to

or

apply online at

Enquiries to Mandisa Kubayi.

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.

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