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12 June 2009

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InfoUpdate 12 of 2009
Vacancies   
 

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
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Provide written legal opinion for the LAB as requested
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Build and manage a caseload as agreed by the ROE, that makes optimum usage of the expertise and skills of the senior litigator position
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Assist with in-house legal training sessions as identified / agreed by the ROE or LDE
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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
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B Proc or LLB degree, with right of Appearance in the High Court
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An LLM will be an advantage
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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
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Valid code 08 drivers licence
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Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training
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Experience in budget preparation and management thereof
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Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Ad Infinitum)
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Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
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Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills. Strong research skills
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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
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Provide legal advice
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Represent clients in the criminal Court
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Assist women, children and landless people in civil matters
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Report on matters

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Attributes) Required :
· LLB or B Proc degree is a minimum requirement
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Entitled to conclude a contract of community service/articles
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A demonstrated interest in community matters
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Proficient in English and at least one other official language
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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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