Legal Aid South Africa Jobs
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill in the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT – REGIONAL COURT
Salary: R299 625 per annum (Ref. WC/NC 09/11)
Kimberley Justice Centre
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill in the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
Key outputs: • Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons primarily at Regional Court Level
• Train and supervise Candidate Attorneys • Perform office administration.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA) • Legal representation at Regional Court Level • LLB degree or equivalent • At least 7 years’ post-qualification legal experience/5 years’ post-admission experience (OSD salary scale levels 5 and 6) • Proven track record in criminal defense • Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage • Right of appearance in High Court an added advantage • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Analytical thinking • Team player • Self-development orientation.
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY – CIVIL
Salary: R557 062 per annum (all-inclusive)
Johannesburg Justice Centres
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position, reporting to the Justice Centre Executive. Applicants must be admitted Attorneys and must comply with the definition of Principal in the Attorney’s Act.
Key outputs: • Manage the functioning and administration of the civil unit of the Justice Centre • Manage civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit • Act as Principal for Candidate Attorneys • Handle complex civil matters • Supervise and guide Civil Professional Assistants and Paralegals • Train and develop staff • Provide support and assistance to civil sections of Justice Centres in the designated cluster.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Admitted Attorney • LLB or BProc • At least 12 years post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-admission experience of which 4 years must have been court experience • Excellent leadership and people management skills • Ability to manage a civil practice • Ability to train Candidate Attorneys as Professional Assistants • Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills • Valid driver’s licence.
CORPORATE SERVICES ADMIN MANAGER
Salary: R434 505 per annum (all-inclusive) (Level 11)
National Office
The above position exists at the National Office in Braamfontein. This is a permanent position reporting to the Corporate Services Executive. Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position.
Position purpose: To manage and coordinate the Administrative and Financial function of the Corporate Services Department.
Key outputs: • Manage and coordinate special projects on behalf of the Corporate Services Executive to achieve the objectives of Legal Aid South Africa • Manage and coordinate the administrative function of the Corporate Services Department relating to Archives, Post Room, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Business Continuity and Reception divisions • Assist the Corporate Services Department in the preparation of annual budgets and compile monthly deviation reports and quarterly medium-term expenditure projections • Consolidate management accounts of the department and report non-compliance to the Corporate Services Executive on a monthly basis • Coordinate requests for proposals from service providers and facilitate the draft of contracts relating to the approved proposals • Manage information and coordinate statistical reporting of Management Information Reports as required.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Recognised tertiary qualification in Administration (3-year Bachelor’s degree/diploma) • 2 years’ administrative and financial experience at Management level.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and required skills as advertised must be submitted by close of business on the date indicated at each post, quoting the above reference, to the address indicated 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
For more vacancies visit www.legal-aid.co.za or tel. 086 105 3425
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT – REGIONAL COURT
Salary: R299 625 per annum (Ref. WC/NC 09/11)
Kimberley Justice Centre
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill in the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
Key outputs: • Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons primarily at Regional Court Level
• Train and supervise Candidate Attorneys • Perform office administration.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA) • Legal representation at Regional Court Level • LLB degree or equivalent • At least 7 years’ post-qualification legal experience/5 years’ post-admission experience (OSD salary scale levels 5 and 6) • Proven track record in criminal defense • Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage • Right of appearance in High Court an added advantage • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Analytical thinking • Team player • Self-development orientation.
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY – CIVIL
Salary: R557 062 per annum (all-inclusive)
Johannesburg Justice Centres
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position, reporting to the Justice Centre Executive. Applicants must be admitted Attorneys and must comply with the definition of Principal in the Attorney’s Act.
Key outputs: • Manage the functioning and administration of the civil unit of the Justice Centre • Manage civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit • Act as Principal for Candidate Attorneys • Handle complex civil matters • Supervise and guide Civil Professional Assistants and Paralegals • Train and develop staff • Provide support and assistance to civil sections of Justice Centres in the designated cluster.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Admitted Attorney • LLB or BProc • At least 12 years post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-admission experience of which 4 years must have been court experience • Excellent leadership and people management skills • Ability to manage a civil practice • Ability to train Candidate Attorneys as Professional Assistants • Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills • Valid driver’s licence.
CORPORATE SERVICES ADMIN MANAGER
Salary: R434 505 per annum (all-inclusive) (Level 11)
National Office
The above position exists at the National Office in Braamfontein. This is a permanent position reporting to the Corporate Services Executive. Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position.
Position purpose: To manage and coordinate the Administrative and Financial function of the Corporate Services Department.
Key outputs: • Manage and coordinate special projects on behalf of the Corporate Services Executive to achieve the objectives of Legal Aid South Africa • Manage and coordinate the administrative function of the Corporate Services Department relating to Archives, Post Room, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Business Continuity and Reception divisions • Assist the Corporate Services Department in the preparation of annual budgets and compile monthly deviation reports and quarterly medium-term expenditure projections • Consolidate management accounts of the department and report non-compliance to the Corporate Services Executive on a monthly basis • Coordinate requests for proposals from service providers and facilitate the draft of contracts relating to the approved proposals • Manage information and coordinate statistical reporting of Management Information Reports as required.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and attributes) required: • Recognised tertiary qualification in Administration (3-year Bachelor’s degree/diploma) • 2 years’ administrative and financial experience at Management level.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and required skills as advertised must be submitted by close of business on the date indicated at each post, quoting the above reference, to the address indicated 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
For more vacancies visit www.legal-aid.co.za or tel. 086 105 3425
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