High Court Legal Practitioner - Empangeni, South Africa - Legal Aid South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

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Empangeni, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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REF:
EMPA/HCLP-CRIM/25/08/2023

HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CRIMINAL

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

EMPANGENI 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 fourteen (14) 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 Empangeni.

KEY OUTPUTS

Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
Perform office administration.
Represent women, children and landless people in criminal matters.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at any recognised institution).
Legal representation at High Court level.
Minimum of at least seven (7) years' postqualification experience of which five (5) years must be postadmission 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 the High Court.
Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Analytical thinking.
Team player.
Selfdevelopment orientation.

SALARY:
LP-7 (R844,572.00)
all-inclusive package per annum**
Enquiries to Sinakho Mrwetyana,
Tel:
**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.