GEM/LPRC/24/6/2022 Germiston Local Office – Legal Practitioner – Regional Court (Commercial Crimes Court)

REF: GEM/LPRC/24/6/2022

LEGAL PRACTITIONER – REGIONAL COURT (COMMERCIAL CRIMES COURT)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

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 provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 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 Germiston Local Office.

POSITION PURPOSE

To support Legal Practitioners and office operations by providing an administrative support service in accordance with Legal Aid South Africa policies, procedures and standards.

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 pupilage 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 driver’s licence is an advantage.

Basic Salary: LP-5 (R518,088.00) 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 12 July 2022, quoting the reference number GEM/LPRC/24/6/2022 in the subject line to GPRecruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Pinky Makhaye, Tel: 011 842 7300

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 2 MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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