High Court Legal Practitioner

**REF: ERM/HCLP-LRM/02/02/2024**

**HIGH COURT LEGAL PRACTITIONER - **LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT**

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**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.

**KEY OUTPUTS**
- Provide legal representation to farm occupiers, labour tenants and restitution claimants at High Court level.
- Handling of complex land-related matters.
- 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**

**Enquiries to **Tumelo Ramphele, **Tel: 017 819 7291**

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