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LEGAL AID
 
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PARALEGAL
REF: MDML/PAR/08/11/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
MODIMOLLE 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 15 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 the Modimolle.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Support the office’s legal staff by providing paralegal services to people qualifying for legal aid.
  • Identify and solve matters that are not of a litigious nature.
  • Identify cases of a litigious nature and hand over to Legal Practitioners.
  • Handle legal administration.
  • Keep the client database up to date.
  • Conduct interviews with people applying for legal assistance.
  • Assist clients with the completion of forms.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)
  • National Senior/Matric certificate plus one (1) year Paralegal qualification.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to relate at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • A valid unendorsed code 08 driver’s licence is an advantage.
 
Basic Salary: Level 6 (R252,834.00) plus benefits per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 26 November 2024, quoting the reference number MDML/PAR/08/11/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Vusi Gwebu, Tel: 014 717 4977
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
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HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL
REF: MBO/HCLP-CRIM/08/11/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT                                                                 
MBOMBELA 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 15 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 Mbombela.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
  • Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
  • Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
  • Perform office administration.
  • Represent women, children and landless people in criminal matters.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              
  • Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at any recognised institution).
  • Legal representation at High Court level.
  • Minimum of at least seven (7) years of post-qualification experience of which five (5) years must be post-admission experience.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of High Court experience, or a minimum of six (6) years of Regional Court experience.
  • LLB degree.
  • Proven track record in criminal matters at High Court level.
  • Right of appearance in High Court.
  • Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Team player.
  • Self-development orientation.
 
SALARY: LP-7 (R884,268.00) all-inclusive package per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 26 November 2024, quoting the reference number MBO/HCLP-CRIM/08/11/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Thandi Molemi, Tel: 013 756 4500
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
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PRINCIPAL LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CIVIL
REF: STLB/PLP-CIV/08/11/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
STELLENBOSCH 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 15 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 Stellenbosch.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Manage legal aid to the poor in the area of jurisdiction.
  • Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at the courts.
  • Support and advise clients in line with common law principles and practice and accurate interpretation of contracts.
  • Act as Principal for Candidate Attorneys.
  • Supervise and guide Legal Practitioners and Paralegals.
  • Train and develop staff.
  • Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the Local Office.
  • Efficient and effective sound management of Local Office operations.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
  • Admitted Attorney or Advocate, the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at any recognised institution.
  • B Proc or LLB degree.
  • At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-admission experience of which four (4) years should be court experience.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to manage a varied practice.
  • Demonstrate an ability to train Candidate Attorneys as Legal Practitioners.
  • Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
 
SALARY: SU-2 (R1,083,567.00) all-inclusive package per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 26 November 2024, quoting the reference number STLB/PLP-CIV/08/11/2024 in the subject line to WCNCRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Carmen Hector, Tel: 021 882 9221
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
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REGIONAL COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER SPECIALISED COMMERCIAL CRIMES
REF: MBOM/RCLP-CC/01/11/2024
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT                                         
MBOMBELA 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 15 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 Mbombela.
 
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.
 
 
BASIC SALARY: LP-5 (R597,753.00) plus benefits per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 19 November 2024, quoting the reference number MBOM/RCLP-CC/01/11/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Thandi Molemi, Tel: 013 756 4500
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
 
 
 
 
 





HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL 
REF: MTHA/HCLP-CRIM/01/11/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT                                                                 
MTHATHA 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 15 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 Mthatha.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
  • Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
  • Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
  • Perform office administration.
  • Represent women, children and landless people in criminal matters.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              
  • Admitted Attorney or Advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at any recognised institution).
  • Legal representation at High Court level.
  • Minimum of at least seven (7) years of post-qualification experience of which five (5) years must be post-admission experience.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of High Court experience, or a minimum of six (6) years of Regional Court experience.
  • LLB degree.
  • Proven track record in criminal matters at High Court level.
  • Right of appearance in High Court.
  • Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Team player.
  • Self-development orientation.
 
SALARY: LP-7 (R884,268.00) all-inclusive package per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 19 November 2024, quoting the reference number MTHA/HCLP-CRIM/01/11/2024 in the subject line to ECRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Harriet Mancotywa, Tel: 047 501 4600
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.










LEGAL SECRETARY
REF: MBOM/LS/01/11/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT                                                  
MBOMBELA 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 15 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 Mbombela.
 
KEY OUTPUTS
  • To provide administrative and secretarial support to the civil unit in accordance with Legal Aid SA policies, procedures and standards.
  • Carry out the civil units’ administrative function effectively.
  • Provide efficient secretarial support to the civil unit.
  • Obtain, source, type, proofread, make copies and distribute according to instructions received.
  • Co-ordinate and monitor all civil units’ administrative matters.
  • Participate and provide support to implement an effective filing and diary system to ensure that the civil unit addresses matters on behalf of clients and the availability of the practitioner.
  • Assist legal practitioners with all ancillary matters to the preparation and presentation of cases.
  • Develop and maintain a system to ensure that receipt of documents emanating from other units and/or offices is acknowledged.
  • Develop a system to ensure that documents received from opponent attorneys are received and distributed to the relevant practitioner, timeously.
  • Develop a system to record sensitive documents and to ensure same-day distribution of these documents.
  • Gather the required information and arrange for consultative interviews.
  • Assist with the completion of routine forms for legal practitioners and ensure that they are submitted for approval.
  • Maintain and update meeting schedules.
  • Maintain record keeping and filing system.
  • Ensure that reports and documentation are timeously sent/delivered to the relevant people.
  • Ensure that physical assets are reconciled to each individual office list at the office on a monthly basis.
  • Maintenance and issuing of stationery in accordance with relevant Legal Aid SA procedures.
  • Maintain attendance registers in accordance with the Legal Aid SA Human Resources Policy.
  • Maintain a register of mail items and court documents sent by Docex and track their delivery.
  • Maintain a register of documents sent to the High Court Unit, Strategic Litigation Unit and Senior Litigator.
  • Maintain a list with regular fax numbers and double-check with customers to determine full instructions for handling of faxes with full adherence to customer instructions.
  • Always attach successful transmission reports to sent faxes.
  • Attend to photocopying and binding of documents as required.
  • Attend to the proper allocation of duplication/stationery costs as per Legal Aid SA policies/procedures.
  • Assist with the accurate completion of practitioner Matter Activity Reports (MARs) and updating of any web pages designed to capture information for the civil unit.
  • Keep handy the complete list of all relevant contact numbers for office personnel and major customers/role players at all times.
  • Adhere to proper telephone etiquette and accurate taking and conveying of messages at all times.
 
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              
  • National Senior/Matric certificate.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant admin and secretarial experience within a legal environment.
  • Understanding and application of basic computer software packages.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
 
BASIC SALARY: Level 5 (R211,737.00) plus benefits per annum
 
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 19 November 2024, quoting the reference number MBOM/LS/01/11/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 
Enquiries to Thandi Molemi, Tel: 013 756 4500
 
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
 
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.