High Court Legal Practitioner
3 months ago
**REF**:JHB/HCLP-CRIM/06/09/2024**
**HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER**
**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT**
**JOHANNESBURG 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 Johannesburg.**
**KEY OUTPUTS**
- Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons at High Court level.
- Handling of complex criminal High Court matters.
- 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 an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
- 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**
**Enquiries to Lesetja Mahapa, Tel: 011 870 1480**
**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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