Attorney

6 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa IIE Varsity College , IIE Vega and IIE MSA Full time

**Direct Reporting Line**:
Senior Attorney: Director of Law Clinic

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

**The IIE's Varsity College, Cape Town Law Clinic has a vacancy for an Attorney.**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for networking and presentations at seminars and conferences.
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Law Clinic.
- Oversee roll-out of community advice desks and associated legal education outreach training.
- Engage in advocacy efforts related to community legal issues and promote legal education and awareness within the community.
- To assist in the broadening of the IIE VC CLC Pretoria regional footprint.
- Overseeing staff development and performance reviews within the Clinic.
- High-impact litigation at the level of High Court (as the Clinic grows).
- Assist in the development and implementation of the clinic's overall strategic plan, in alignment with the organisation’s mission and goals.
- Ensure the provision of high-quality legal services to clients, including conducting intakes, assessments, and referrals.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, stakeholders, and partners to enhance the clinic's outreach and impact.
- Assist in securing funding through grants, donations, and other sources to sustain and expand clinic operations.
- Ensure the CLC’s compliance and registration with the LPC (Legal Practice Council) and SAULCA (South African University Law Clinics Association).
- Prepare regular reports for funders, stakeholders, the IIE VC School of Law and Faculty of Law.
- Implement the CLC’s budget, including financial planning, monitoring, and fiscal responsibility.
- Represent the CLC in the Gauteng/Tswane region in public forums, media, and professional associations to enhance its reputation and influence.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records and clinic operation.

**Legal Drafting**
- Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as matter is litigated and resolved or referred to an Attorney or Advocate within the required standards of the profession
- Legal advice and guidance to clients.
- Drafting of pleadings and correspondences.
- Negotiating and drafting of various agreements and corporate documents
- Researching law and drafting legal opinions
- Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
- Undertaking due diligence investigations
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients
- Litigating in civil courts, tribunals, and arbitrations
- Updating and managing case load of the IIE VC CLC
- Update stakeholders and attorneys on clients matters
- Provide legal secretary with information pertaining to client billing
- Participating in the interview of witnesses

**Legal Advice**
- Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
- Preparing cases for trial or alternate dispute resolution
- Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations
- Analysing probable outcomes based on legal precedents

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**:
**Minimum Work Experience Requirements**:

- 3-5 years post-article litigation experience.
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa

**Special Requirements**:

- Driver’s license and own vehicle
- Willingness to travel locally

**The IIE's Varsity College** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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