South Africa Job Openings
Legal Aid South Africa
High Court Legal Practitioner
Johannesburg
September 9, 2024
HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
JOHANNESBURG LOCAL OFFICE
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 (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 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 Johannesburg.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
- Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
- Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
- Perform office administration.
- Represent women, children and landless people in criminal matters.
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
- Legal representation at High Court level.
- Minimum of at least seven (7) years of post-qualification experience of which five (5) years must be post-admission experience.
- A minimum of four (4) years of High Court experience, or a minimum of six (6) years of Regional Court experience.
- LLB degree.
- Proven track record in criminal matters at High Court level.
- Right of appearance in High Court.
- Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player.
- Self-development orientation.
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 24 September 2024, quoting the reference number JHB/HCLP-CRIM/06/09/2024 in the subject line to GPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Lesetja Mahapa, Tel: 011 870 1480
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 (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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