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Senior Litigator
Applications
are invited from interested persons, who meet the minimum requirements,
to fill the above-mentioned position at the following Justice Centres : Durban
and Pietermaritzburg. Applicants must be admitted Attorneys or
Advocates. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis.
Position
Purpose :
To
render legal services, primarily litigation services, in complex criminal
and civil matters linking to the higher courts (High Courts, Appeal Courts
and Constitutional Court) in the country, and provide specialist support
to Justice Centres on these matters.
Key
Outputs :
·
Take
responsibility for and expertly / proficiently attend to legal matters in
various legal forums / courts requiring expert litigation skills such as
impact litigation and / or warranting the services of a Senior Litigator
·
Attend
to referrals from National Office, Regional Office and Justice Centres
regarding cases as in above and provide support to Justice Centres in
specialised, complex or impact litigation matters
·
Provide
written legal opinion for the LAB as requested
·
Build
and manage a caseload as agreed by the ROE, that makes optimum usage of
the expertise and skills of the senior litigator position
·
Assist
with in-house legal training sessions as identified / agreed by the ROE or
LDE
·
Develop
the litigation expertise within the LAB by providing individual mentoring
and coaching to legal staff as identified by ROE, involving other LAB
practitioner to assist in legal matters and others means
Competencies
(Skills, Knowledge and Attributes) Required :
·
Admitted
Attorney / Advocate
· B
Proc or LLB degree, with right of Appearance in the High Court
·
An
LLM will be an advantage
·
At
least 12 years post qualification legal experience of which 10 years must
be high court experience. Must
be performing at least 80% active court litigation
·
Valid
code 08 drivers licence
·
Excellent
leadership and people development skills with a track record in training
·
Experience
in budget preparation and management thereof
·
Advanced
computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Ad Infinitum)
·
Strong
communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
·
Innovative,
creative and analytical thinking skills. Strong research skills
·
Ability
to interpret and apply policies
Envisaged
for this position is a senior Attorney or Advocate, with a good standing
in the legal fraternity, proven track record in criminal and civil
litigation, a motivated, self-driven and mature individual who is a team
player.
Salary
:
R603
002 (all-inclousive OSD package - min of scale)
Detailed
curriculum vitae highlighting required skills as advertised must be
submitted by close of business on 10 July 2009, quoting the above
reference number & Justice Centre of choice as follows :
Ms
Thandeka Hadebe, KZN/MP Regional Office, Fax Number: (031) 702-1960. Email
Address : ThandekaH@legal-aid.co.za
(Please
indicate clearly in your e-mail subject line the following : Application
for Advertised Post : Senior Litigator.
Should
you not hear from us within one month of the closing date, please accept
that your application was unsuccessful. Please indicate clearly which
office you are applying for.
Preference
will be given in terms of our affirmative action approach, to suitable
candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
Ref:
2009/06/25/kzn
Recently-admitted
Attorney : Vacancy
Labour Assist, an
employment law/IR/HR consultancy based in Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg,
requires the services of a recently-admitted attorney specializing in
labour law.
Must have :
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Litigation experience at the CCMA and Labour Court
Own transport
Offering :
Market-related basic salary
Commission-earning potential
Benefits
Please forward
detailed CV to labour@europassistance.co.za
or fax to 0866 334 644
Candidate Attorneys
: Vacancy
Legal
Aid South Africa is an autonomous statutory body with the primary
objective of rendering or making available legal aid to poor persons. The
national footprint of Legal Aid South Africa covers more than 58 Justice
Centres and satellite offices spread throughout the country. In order to
deliver quality legal services Legal Aid South Africa is recruiting bright
Law graduates on an on-going basis at the following Justice Centres in the
KZN-MP Region :
Durban
JC (Ref.100)
Pinetown JC (Ref.200)
Umlazi JC (Ref.300)
Port Shepstone JC (Ref.400)
Verulam JC (Ref.500)
Pietermaritzburg JC (Ref.600)
Ladysmith JC (Ref.700)
Newcastle JC (Ref.800)
Vryheid JC (Ref.900)
Empangeni JC (Ref.101)
Middelburg JC (Ref.201)
Nelspruit JC (Ref.301)
Ermelo JC (Ref.401)
Witbank JC (Ref.501)
Successful
incumbents will be appointed on a two (2) year contract.
Key
Outputs :
·
Assist
clients within the mandate of the Legal Aid Board
·
Consult
with clients
·
Provide
legal advice
·
Represent
clients in the criminal Court
·
Assist
women, children and landless people in civil matters
·
Report
on matters
Competencies
(Skills, Knowledge and Attributes) Required :
·
LLB
or B Proc degree is a minimum requirement
·
Entitled
to conclude a contract of community service/articles
·
A
demonstrated interest in community matters
·
Proficient
in English and at least one other official language
·
Computer
literacy an advantage
Salary
:
·
LLB (or equivalent) (1st year) - R89 727.00 per annum
·
LLB (or equivalent) (2nd year) - R104 130.00 per annum
Interested
candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of
motivation reflecting practical application of the position outputs and
required skills as advertised to the respective Justice Centre/s, quoting
the above reference as follows (clearly indicate the Justice Centre where
you are applying) :
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Henk Engelbrecht
c/o Durban Justice Centre
PO Box 4397, Durban 4000
Telephone : 031-304 0100
Fax : 031-304 3564
Recruit-Durban@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Robin Gengan
c/o Pinetown Justice Centre
PO Box 1006, Pinetown 3600
Telephone : 031-719 2700
Fax : 031-701 5880
Recruit-Pinetown@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Ms Zama Ntetha
c/o Umlazi Justice Centre
PO Box 36265, Ntokozweni 4089
Telephone : 031-918 8100
Fax : 031-906 1477
Recruit-Umlazi@legal-aid.co.za
The
Acting JCE
Attention : Mr Darren de Bruin
c/o Port Shepstone Justice Centre
PO Box 50148, Port Shepstone 4240
Telephone : 039-688 9600
Fax : 039-682 5908
DarrendeB@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Sibongile Sidlayi
c/o Verulam Justice Centre
PO Box 183, Verulam 4340
Telephone : 032-533 2654/57
Fax : 032-533 2651
SibongileS@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Ms Bhamani Maharaj
c/o PmBurg Justice Centre
PO Box X9118, Pietermaritzburg 3200
Telephone : 033-394 2190
Fax : 033-342 2576
Recruit-PmBurg@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr David Masuge
c/o Ladysmith Justice Centre
PO Box 1181, Ladysmith 3370
Telephone : 036-638 2500
Fax : 036-637 5036
Recruit-Ladysmith@legal-aid.co.za
MandlaN@legal-aid.co.za
The
Justice Centre Executive
Attention : Mrs Fathima Buckus
c/o Newcastle Justice Centre
PO Box 1850, Newcastle 2940
Telephone : 034-3287 100
Fax : 034-312 3426
FathimaB@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Steve Govender
c/o Vryheid Justice Centre
PO Box 852, Vryheid 3100
Telephone : 034-989 8300
Fax : 034-989 8311
Recruit-Vryheid@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Ms Rose Luvuno
c/o Empangeni Justice Centre
PO Box 38, Empangeni 3880
Telephone : 035-792 4949/52
Fax : 035-792 4954
Recruit-Empangeni@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Ms Rose Mphephi
c/o Middelburg Justice Centre
PO Box 827, Middelburg 1050
Telephone : 013-243 5964/4296
Fax : 013-282 1235
Recruit-Middelburg@legal-aid.co.za
MphephiD@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Phillip Strydom
c/o Nelspruit Justice Centre
PO Box 5103, Nelspruit 1200
Telephone : 013-753 2154
Fax : 013-755 1540
Recruit-Nelspruit@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention : Mr Lance Sibanyoni
c/o Ermelo Justice Centre
PO Box 656, Ermelo 2350
Telephone : 017-819 7291
Fax : 017-819 7270
Recruit-Ermelo@legal-aid.co.za
The
Administration Manager
Attention :
Mr Titus Jiyane
c/o Witbank Justice Centre
PO Box 4373, Witbank 1035
Telephone : 013-656 5290
Fax : 013-656 5291
Recruit-Witbank@legal-aid.co.za
NB
: If you wish to apply to more than 1 (one) Justice Centre kindly submit a
separate application.
Please
note that successful candidates will be required to undergo a security
check/clearance. Preference will be given, in terms of our affirmative action
approach, to suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
Should you not hear from us within 3 (three) month, please accept
that your application was not successful.
An
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Aid South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment
www.legal-aid.co.za
Candidate Attorney
: Vacancy
Dev Maharaj &
Associates
requires the services
of a candidate attorney with right of appearance,interested persons kindly
email a short CV to vernishas@telkomsa.net
Contact : 033-342 2794
Candidate Attorney
Cherisse Baitchu
Qualifications :
LLB (UKZN ; 2008)
Currently completing the PLT in Durban
Contact :
Telephone : 031-572 6500 (h)
Cell : 084-900 8820
Thabiso Mbhense
Qualifications
:
B Iuris (University of Natal)
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I
have right of appearance in the High Court and have appeared in different
divisions of the High Court including Land Claims Court, Labour Court,
High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal. I am computer literate and I
have a valid drivers liecnce.
Contact
:
ThabisoM1@legal-aid.co.za
tmbense@rupture.co.za
Cell : 071-109 9340
Support Staff :
Conveyancing / Estates
Thusen Maistry
Qualifications and
Experience :
Paralegal Diploma
(Boston City Campus and Business College)
Short Course Certificate : Wills and Estates (INTEC Correspondence
College)
Short Course Certificate : Property Law and Conveyancing (INTEC
Correspondence College)
N4-N6 Business Studies (Newtek Technical College)
Worked as a Legal
Secretary August 1998-January 2001 ; 1 November 2004-present
Area :
Newcastle or Dundee
Contact:
Cell : 084-506 9885
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