Junior Attorney (one-year renewable contract, grant-funded) at University of the Witwatersrand

Department Description        

The Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), at the University of the Witwatersrand is a leading human rights law centre that undertakes research, strategic litigation, teaching and public interest advocacy. CALS is looking for an attorney to join the team in our Home, Land, and Rural Democracy programme from 1 April 2024.

Brief Description        

Qualifications, skills, and experience required:

• An LLB or equivalent qualification
• Admitted as an attorney of the High Court or eligible for admission as an attorney.
• Demonstrated experience in human rights research and advocacy
• Proficiency in several South African languages will be an advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills in English

Key responsibilities:

• Contributing to strategic litigation in line with CALS’ vision
• Engaging in advocacy projects in line with CALS’ vision
• Conducting research in support of CALS’ advocacy and litigation
• Representing CALS in civil society forums
• Contributing to the management of organisational partnerships including with social movement partners.
• Contributing to training candidate attorneys and interns