Candidate Attorney at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Supervising Attorney with the monitoring of students performing work integrated learning.
• Assist with the organising, promoting, and execution of community projects.
• Drafting of pleadings, researching the law, advising students and clients on family law and labour law matters.
• Attending on matters at court
• Supervising students including providing training in office procedures and professional conduct; overseeing client files; advising on legal procedures and practices.
• Serving and filing of all legal notices and pleadings.
• Update client files. (Filing of all relevant documents)
• Opening up and registration of client files.
• Reporting to Principal on all issues of compliance pertaining to the Law Clinic.
• Keeping abreast of policy changes in the Profession.
• Ensuring Implementation of all policies.
• Consultation with clients.
• Screening of prospective clients.
• Reporting on the progress of students.
• Serving on community committees.
• Attending all LEAD courses and workshops as required.
• Writing and passing of Board Exams before the end of the two-year articles

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:

• A completed LLB Degree.
• Completed PVT school for legal practice.
• Attach all certificates.
• One year internship/voluntary work at a Legal Clinic or Law firm.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent English language, communication and interpersonal skills, A high level of
• disciplinary expertise, Computer literacy.
• Conflict resolution skills