SUPERVISORY LEGAL PRACTITIONER – CRIMINAL
UPINGTON LOCAL OFFICE
PRIESKA SATELLITE OFFICE
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 (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fifteen (15) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA Prieska Satellite Office and the successful candidate will be required to travel.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Train, supervise and guide Candidate Attorneys.
- Co-ordinate legal training at the office.
- Provide individual mentoring for and coaching of Legal Practitioners and Candidate Attorneys.
- 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 case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at court.
- Assess the quality of Judicare work.
- Monitor and assess the quality of work performed by Co-operation Partners.
- Legal representation in criminal matters.
- Ensure that the law library at the office is up-to-date and adequate.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- B Proc or LLB degree.
- Admitted attorney.
- At least seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience.
- Experience as a Senior Legal Practitioner or equivalent is preferable.
- Must be able to mentor and supervise.
- Legal representation and litigation skills.
- Human rights orientation.
- A commitment to professionalism and service excellence.
- A valid code 08 driver’s licence compulsory.
- Strong research capabilities.
- Strong training and development skills.
SALARY: SU-1 (R935,109.00) all-inclusive package per annum
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 13 February 2024 , quoting the reference number UPING/SLP-CRIM/26/01/2024 in the subject line to or apply online at
Enquiries to Obakeng Motlonye, Tel: 054337 9200
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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