Legal Practitioner – Kroonstad Local OfficeLegal Practitioner

KRN/LPCIV-L2/03/11/2023 Kroonstad Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Civil Level 2

REF: KRN/LPCIV-L2/03/11/2023

LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL LEVEL 2                         

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT  

KROONSTAD 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 Kroonstad.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
• Handling of complex civil matters.
• Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of the office in the designated cluster.
• Represent women, children and vulnerable landless people in all civil matters.
• Perform office administration.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupilage successfully at any recognised institution).
• LLB or B Proc degree.
• At least five (5) years of post-admission civil experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Self-development orientation.
• A valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

Basic Salary: LP-5 (R570,921.00) plus benefits per annum

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 21 November 2023, quoting the reference number KRN/LPCIV-L2/03/11/2023 in the subject line to FSNWRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Nokhanyiso Ngaba, Tel: 056 216 4800

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

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

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