Supervisory Legal Practitioner

**REF: ATHL/SLP-CRIM/20/09/2024**

**SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CRIMINAL**

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

**ATHLONE 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 Athlone.**

**KEY OUTPUTS**
- Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
- Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
- Assess the quality of Judicare work.
- Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
- Legal representation in criminal matters.
- Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.

**COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED**
- B Proc or LLB degree.
- Admitted Attorney.
- At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
- Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
- Must be able to mentor and supervise.
- Legal representation and litigation skills.
- Human rights orientation.
- A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
- A valid code 08 driver’s licence compulsory.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong research capabilities.
- Good administrative skills.
- Strong training and development skills.

**SALARY: SU-1 (R979,059.00) all-inclusive package per annum**

**Enquiries to **Ricardo Adams, **Tel: 021 697 5252**

**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.