Senior Advocate Lawyer Role Supporting Vulnerable Populations

Bebeehumanrights; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A human rights organization in Pretoria seeks a Legal Specialist to lead access to justice activities and manage legal advocacy teams. The role requires a strong background in human rights law along with experience in legal aid and understanding South African legal frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Law and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a commitment to advancing gender equality and social development through impactful advocacy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in similar context.
• Strong understanding of South African legal frameworks on human rights.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning, execution of national Access to Justice activities.
• Manage and mentor legal advocacy staff and paralegals.
• Establish case management systems and monitor patterns of violations.

Skills

Legal literacy

Case management

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Strong facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Master’s in Human Rights or related field

Job description

Job Title

Legal Specialist for Human Rights and Gender Advocacy

Overview

The Legal Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of access to justice activities, including legal literacy campaigns, case management, and redress mechanisms.

The role requires experience in human rights law, legal aid, or access to justice programming within HIV, GBV, or key populations contexts.

Strong understanding of South African legal frameworks on human rights is essential.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Oversight of Access to Justice: Lead design, planning, execution of national Access to Justice activities; liaise with Global Fund Prime Recipients; standardize approaches; align legal interventions with human rights, gender integration efforts; translate survey findings into actionable strategies; serve as principal legal advisor to CCI's HRG programme.

• Oversight of Legal Advocacy Officers & Paralegals: Manage, mentor SR-level officers; oversee paralegals; develop & implement SOPs; conduct performance reviews.
• Case Management & Redress Mechanisms: Establish & strengthen national case management systems; ensure referrals to appropriate services; monitor patterns of violations; inform advocacy; compile quarterly summary analyses.

In this critical role you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully towards advancing gender equality, health, and social development through impactful actions and evidence‑based policies that address HIV, TB, STIs, and GBV.

Qualifications

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or a Master’s in Human Rights or related field; at least 5 years of experience in similar context; strong facilitation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and three contactable references to the specified email address. Interviews may take place via video conference after initial screening.