PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANTS: CIVIL UNIT

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANTS: CIVIL UNIT

• Lichtenburg Justice Centre (Ref. LIC 02/2012)

Applications are invited from persons interested in filling the above-mentioned positions. Applicants must be admitted Attorneys or Advocates. The incumbents will be appointed on a permanent basis.

Key outputs:

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit
• Handle complex civil matters
• Supervise and guide civil candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of Justice Centres in the designated cluster
• Represent women, children, the vulnerable and landless people in all civil matters
• Perform office administration.

Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required:

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA)
• LLB or B Proc degree
• At least 7 years post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ post-admission civil experience
• Right of appearance in the High Court
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Team player
• Self-development orientation
• Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage.

Applications: Lichtenburg Justice Centre: Administrative Manager, Anita Boshoff, fax: (018) 632-7609 or e-mail: AnitaB@legal-aid.co.za

A detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting required skills as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 20 March 2012, quoting the relevant reference, to the address mentioned at each post or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Legal Aid SA reserves the right not to appoint