Pmb/hclp/27/01/2023 Pietermaritzburg Local Office - Legal Aid South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa
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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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PMB/HCLP/27/01/2023

HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CRIMINAL

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

PIETERMARITZBURG 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 to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
The position is based in Pietermaritzburg.


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 an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
  • 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' High Court experience, or a minimum of six (6) years' 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.
  • Selfdevelopment orientation.




BASIC SALARY:
LP-7 (R797,901.00)
including benefits per annum**
Enquiries to Lungile Radebe,
Tel:
**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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