GERM/RCLP-CC/12/01/2024 Germiston Local Office – Regional Court Legal Practitioner – Specialised Commercial Crimes at Legal Aid South Africa

REF: GERM/RCLP-CC/12/01/2024

REGIONAL COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER SPECIALISED COMMERCIAL CRIMES

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GERMISTON 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 Germiston.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Provide criminal legal aid to the poor in specialised commercial crimes courts including all coverage areas of the unit.
• Handling of specialised commercial crimes matters.
• Supervise and guide criminal Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Assist in providing support and assistance to the specialised commercial crime sections of the office in the designated cluster.
• Representing Legal Aid SA’s clients in all commercial crimes matters.
• Perform office administration.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED                                               

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
• LLB or B Proc degree.
• At least (5) five years’ post-admission criminal experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Self-development orientation.
• A valid code 8 driver’s licence is an advantage.