Sow / Lp2 / 28 / 01 / 2022 Soweto Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Civil Level 2

Legal Aid South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public legal service provider seeks an experienced Attorney/Advocate to provide civil legal aid in Soweto. The role includes supervising Candidate Attorneys and handling complex civil matters, with a requirement of at least five years' experience and a relevant legal qualification. Join us in a role that promotes justice and assists vulnerable communities.

Benefits

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney / Advocate with completed pupilage.
• At least five years' post-admission civil experience.
• Right of appearance in the High Court.
• A valid driver's license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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 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 Soweto

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 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.

Self-development orientation.

A valid driver's licence is an advantage.

Basic Salary : 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 04 February, quoting the reference number SOW / LP in the subject line to or apply online at

Enquiries to Joseph Moyo, 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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