Legal Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Legal Aid South Africa Full time

**REF: PMB/LPCIV-L1/26/05/2023**

**LEGAL PRACTITIONER - CIVIL LEVEL 1**

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

**PIETERMARITZBURG 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 fourteen (14) 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 Pietermaritzburg**.

**KEY OUTPUTS**
- Provide legal representation to indigent accused persons primarily at District Court level.
- Perform office administration.

**COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED**
- Admitted attorney or advocate (the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at an institution recognised by Legal Aid SA).
- Legal representation at District Court level.
- Minimum of at least two (2) years of post-qualification experience or upon completion of the relevant training period (OSD salary scale levels 3 and 4).
- LLB degree or equivalent.
- Proven track record in civil defence.
- Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage.
- Right of appearance in High Court an added advantage.
- Communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player.
- Self-development orientation.

**BASIC SALARY: LP 3 (R341,778.00) plus benefits per annum**

**Enquiries to Ms Lungile Radebe, Tel: 033 394 2190**

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

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