ProBono Lawyer Assistant

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ProBono ProBono Full time

At ProBono.Org, we are dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to the poor and ensuring access to justice for impoverished individuals living in South Africa.

We seek a skilled Legal Intern to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate law qualification, preferably with some practical experience, and a strong understanding of SA's socio-economic environment and its impact on legal justice.

A key aspect of this role is assessing matters in terms of ProBono.Org's criteria and consulting with the Staff Attorney on the best strategy for dealing with each matter.

You will be responsible for preparing detailed briefs, memos, and instructions for legal practitioners, managing all matters from consultation to closure or referral, and building relationships with NGOs, CBOs, CAOs, law clinics, and other pro bono initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary range of R250,000 - R350,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This role requires a proactive attitude, enthusiasm for ProBono.Org's mission, and advanced drafting, writing, and editing skills. Computer literacy, particularly with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also essential.

We welcome applications from candidates based in Cape Town who are currently residing in the area.



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