Up / Slp-Civ / 10 / 6 / 2022 Upington Local Office – Supervisory Legal Practitioner – Civil

Legal Aid South Africa; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public entity in Upington is seeking an experienced attorney to train and mentor Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years' legal experience, strong representation skills, and a commitment to professionalism. Responsibilities include supervising training programs and assessing legal work quality. This position offers a competitive salary package on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• At least seven years' post-admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring and coaching for Legal Practitioners.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.

Skills

Legal representation and litigation skills

Human rights orientation

Commitment to professionalism and service excellence

Strong research capabilities

Strong training and development skills

Education

Proc or LLB

Admitted attorney

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.

Key Outputs

• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Co‑ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring and coaching for Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
• Assess the quality of Judicare work.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co‑operation Partners.
• Legal representation in civil matters.
• Ensure that the law library at the office is up to date and adequate.

Required Qualifications

• Proc or LLB.
• Admitted attorney.
• At least seven years' post‑admission legal experience.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.

Competencies & Salary

• Legal representation and litigation skills.
• Human rights orientation.
• A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• A valid code 08 driver's licence compulsory.
• Strong research capabilities.
• Strong training and development skills.
• Salary Package: SU – 1 R, all‑inclusive package per annum.

Application Process

• All‑inclusive package 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 29 June.
• Quoting the reference number UP / SLP‑CIV / 10 / 6 / in the subject line.
• Or apply online at [website] to Obakeng Motlonye, Tel : [details].
• 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.