Attorney at Emeris College

Duties and Responsibilities:
Management and Administration of Law Clinic

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Law Clinic, oversee roll-out of community advice desks and associated legal education outreach training
• Responsible for networking and presentations at seminars and conferences.
• To coordinate, teach & supervise the training of Candidate legal practitioners & LLB students on the experiential Law module XBLAW8419
• Engage in advocacy efforts related to community legal issues and promote legal education and awareness within the community.
• To assist in the broadening of the Emeris CLC Pretoria regional footprint.
• Overseeing staff development and performance reviews within the Clinic.
• High-impact litigation at the level of High Court (as the Clinic grows).
• Assist in the development and implementation of the clinic's overall strategic plan, in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• Responsible for the supervision of the candidate legal practitioners.
• Ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to clients, including conducting intakes, assessments, and referrals.

Engagement with stakeholders and growth of clinic

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and partners to enhance the clinic's outreach and impact.
• Assist in securing funding through grants, donations, and other sources to sustain and expand clinic operations.
• Ensure the CLC’s compliance and registration with the LPC (Legal Practice Council) and SAULCA (South African University Law Clinics Association).
• Prepare regular reports for funders, stakeholders, the Emeris School of Law and Faculty of Law.
• Implement the CLC’s budget, including financial planning, monitoring, and fiscal responsibility.
• Represent the CLC in the Gauteng/Tswane region in public forums, media, and professional associations to enhance its reputation and influence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and clinic operation.

Legal Drafting

• Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as matter is litigated and resolved or referred to an Attorney or Advocate  within the required standards of the profession Legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Drafting of pleadings and correspondences.
• Negotiating and drafting of various agreements and corporate documents.
• Researching law and drafting legal investigations
• Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
• Undertaking due diligence investigations
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Litigating in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations
• Updating and managing case load of the Emeris CLC
• Updating stakeholders and attorneys on clients matters
• Managing of serving and filling through candidate attorneys
• Provide legal secretary with information pertaining to client billing
• Participate in the interview of witnesses

Legal Advice

• Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
• Preparing cases for trail or alternate dispute resolution
• Interpreting laws, rules and regulations
• Analyzing probable outcomes based on legal precedents

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or an equivalent qualification. Admitted as an Attorney, preference will be given to candidates with right of appearance in the High Court. Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa, with at least three (3) to five (5) years post admission or  litigation experience.
• Ability to take on Candidate Legal Practitioners as a Principle.

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• At least 3-5 years post admission experience or an aggregate period of 3 years within the preceding 4 years.
• At least 3-5 years post admission litigation experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in training and managing Candidate Attorneys