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

Legal Aid South Africa

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

REF:
PMB/HCLP-CIV/05/04/2024

HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CIVIL

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 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 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 at the Legal Aid SA Pietermaritzburg Local Office.

KEY OUTPUTS

Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
Handling of complex civil High Court matters.
Perform office administration.
Represent women, children and landless people in civil 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 of 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 civil matters at High Court level.
Valid driver's licence will be an advantage.
Right of appearance in High Court.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Analytical thinking.
Team player.
Selfdevelopment orientation.

SALARY:
LP-7 (R844, all-inclusive package per annum

Enquiries to Vuyokazi Ranana,
Tel:

**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.