Principal Legal Practitioner

1 month ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Legal Aid South Africa Full time

**REF: STLB/PLP-CIV/08/11/2024**

**PRINCIPAL LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CIVIL**

**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.
- Support and advise clients in line with common law principles and practice and accurate interpretation of contracts.
- 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.
- 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**

**Enquiries to **Carmen Hector,** **Tel: 021 882 9221**

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

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