UMLA/LPCIV-L2/12/01/2024 Umlazi Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Civil Level 2 at Legal Aid South Africa

REF: UMLA/LPCIV-L2/12/01/2024

LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL LEVEL 2                            

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

UMLAZI 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 Umlazi.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Provide civil legal aid to the poor in the coverage area of the unit.
• Handling of complex civil matters.
• Supervise and guide civil Candidate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Assist in providing support and assistance to civil sections of the office in the designated cluster.
• Represent women, children and vulnerable landless people in all civil matters.
• Perform office administration.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

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