Candidate Attorney (Fixed-term Contract) at ADvTECH

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Services, community engagement, social responsiveness

• Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as a matter is litigated, closed or referred.
• Consult with clients and offer legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings and correspondences.
• Research the law and draft legal opinions.
• Maintain relationships with clients and keep them updated on their matters.
• Attend to court matters including appearances in court.
• Remain abreast of developments in the legal and policy environments.
• Indexing and Pagination of court files.
• Preparation for court.
• General admin (office and court) including follow up calls, reminders of consults, filing and serving etc.
• Engaging with law students (as part of their clinical law experience);
• Assist the Supervising Attorney with the monitoring of students performing work integrated learning in the Law Clinic.
• Attending community workshops and Advice Desks.
• Draft registers and reports for Advice Desks
• Prepare posters for marketing purposes and to advertise for Advice Desks.
• Draft registers for Advice Desks to keep a record of each client/matter.
• Assist with student feedback and correction of tasks.
• Attend events hosted by the School of Law e.g. the Law Careers Fair.
• Attend events hosted by the Law Clinic.
• Engage with the Juridical Society.

Competencies Required:

• A passion for supporting the rights of vulnerable persons.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn fast/ on the job
• A calm disposition
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Basic research, Writing, analytical, and time management skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Extremely organised and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel.
• Problem solving

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.