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LEGAL AID VACANCIES
LEGAL AID
LEGAL SECRETARY – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
REF: MOD/LS-LRM/02/02/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-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 fifteen (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 Modimolle.
KEY OUTPUTS
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
BASIC SALARY: Level 5 (R202,233.00) 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 20 February 2024, quoting the reference number MOD/LS-LRM/02/02/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@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.
LEGAL SECRETARY – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
REF: MOD/LS-LRM/02/02/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-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 fifteen (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 Modimolle.
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 (R202,233.00) 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 20 February 2024, quoting the reference number MOD/LS-LRM/02/02/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@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.
HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
REF: ERM/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
ERMELO 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 fifteen (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 at the Legal Aid SA Ermelo Local Office and the successful candidate will be required to travel.
KEY OUTPUTS
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
SALARY: LP 7 (R844,572.00) 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 20 February 2024, quoting the reference number ERM/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Tumelo Ramphele, Tel: 017 819 7291
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 – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
REF: ERM/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
ERMELO 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 fifteen (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 at the Legal Aid SA Ermelo Local Office and the successful candidate will be required to travel.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide legal representation to farm occupiers, labour tenants and restitution claimants at High Court level.
- Handling of complex land-related matters.
- Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
- Perform office administration.
- Represent women, children and landless people in land-related matters.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- LLB degree.
- 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 and experience in land matters.
- Proven track record in civil matters at High Court level.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player.
- Self-development orientation.
SALARY: LP 7 (R844,572.00) 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 20 February 2024, quoting the reference number ERM/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Tumelo Ramphele, Tel: 017 819 7291
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 – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
REF: EHL/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
eMALAHLENI 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 fifteen (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 at the Legal Aid SA eMalahleni Local Office and the successful candidate will be required to travel.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide legal representation to farm occupiers, labour tenants and restitution claimants at High Court level.
- Handling of complex land-related matters.
- Training and supervision of Candidate Attorneys.
- Perform office administration.
- Represent women, children and landless people in land-related matters.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- LLB degree.
- 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 and experience in land matters.
- Proven track record in civil matters at High Court level.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player.
- Self-development orientation.
SALARY: LP 7 (R844,572.00) 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 20 February 2024, quoting the reference number EHL/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024 in the subject line to LMPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za
Enquiries to Vuyokazi Ranana, Tel: 033 394 2190
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.