SUPERVISORY PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT

The incumbents will be appointed on a permanent basis. Key performance areas: * Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys * Co-ordinate legal training at the Justice Centre

Job Description
SUPERVISORY PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)
Salary package: SU1 OSD Salary Scale
* Polokwane Justice Centre (Ref. POLJC 02/01/2011)
* Kimberley Justice Centre (Ref. WCNC)

The incumbents will be appointed on a permanent basis.
Key performance areas: * Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys * Co-ordinate legal training at the Justice Centre * Provide individual mentoring and coaching to Professional Assistants and Candidate Attorneys * Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Professional Assistants on a daily basis * Assist the JCE with Quality Assessments * Monitor the Case Flow management of Professional Assistants, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare at the Courts * Assess the quality of Judicare * Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation partners * Render legal representation in civil and criminal matters * Ensure that the law library at the Justice Centre is up-to-date and adequate.

Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: * A BProc or LLB * Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA) * At least 7 years' post-admission experience or a Partner in a private legal firm * The ability to mentor and supervise * Legal representation and litigation skills * Human Rights orientation * A commitment to professionalism and service excellence * A valid Code 08 driver's licence (compulsory) * Strong negotiation skills * Strong research capabilities * Good administrative skills * Strong training and development skills.

Polokwane Justice Centre applications to: The Admin Manager, S van Heerden, Polokwane Justice Centre, PO Box 1314, Polokwane 0700 or fax: (015) 295-4386 or e-mail: SandravanH@legal-aid.co.za
Kimberley Justice Centre applications to: Siphokazi Gcilitshana,
Human Resources Department, fax: (021) 886-8657 or e-mail:
SiphokaziG@legal-aid.co.za

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 25 February 2011, quoting the relevant reference, to the person mentioned at each post. Alternatively, you can apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Should you not hear from us within two (2) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Legal Aid South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment