Ver / Par / 19 / 08 / 2022 Vereeniging Local Office – Land Rights Management Unit – Paralegal

VEREENIGING LOCAL OFFICE (LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UNIT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity and a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons.

The organisation has a presence in all nine provinces and has been recognized as a Top Employer SA 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 in filling the above-mentioned position.

The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.

The position is based in Vereeniging, and the successful candidate will be required to travel.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. Support the office's legal staff by providing paralegal services to eligible clients.
2. Identify and resolve non-litigious matters.
3. Identify litigious cases and refer them to legal practitioners.
4. Handle legal administration tasks.
5. Maintain the client database.
6. Conduct interviews with applicants for legal assistance.
7. Assist clients with completing forms.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• National Senior / Matric certificate and a 1-year paralegal qualification.
• Experience in land rights matters.
• Ability to relate at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid unendorsed code 8 driver's license is an advantage.

Basic Salary: Level 6 (R.00) plus benefits per annum. A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies must be submitted by close of business on 06 September, quoting the reference number VER / PAR / 19 / 08 / in the subject line to [application email/website].

Alternatively, apply online at [application link].

Legal Aid SA's employment decision will be informed by its Employment Equity Plan, aiming to promote equity in race, gender, and disability.

Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment if it is in the best interest of the organisation. Applicants not contacted within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful.