Legal Vacancies South Africa – Supervisory Legal Practitioner

Job Description:

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 provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 13 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
• Assess the quality of the files and work performed by Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners daily.
• Assist the Head of Office with quality assessments.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
• Assess the quality of Judicare work.
• Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
• Provide individual mentoring and coaching for Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
• Ensure that the law library at the office is up to date and adequate.
• Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
• Legal representation in civil matters.

Job Requirements:

• Human rights orientation.
• Admitted attorney.
• A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
• Strong research capabilities.
• B Proc or LLB.
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence compulsory.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent preferable.
• Legal Quality Assurance score of not less than 90%.
• Legal representation and litigation skills.
• At least seven years’ post-admission legal experience.
• Must be able to mentor and supervise.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong training and development skills.

Job Details:

Company: Legal Aid

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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