Manager: Legal Services (P001570)

North-West University • Other • Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 2w ago

Purpose of the Position

The North-West University, Potchefstroom Law Clinic is committed to legal education and access to justice. The position is essential to oversee the legal services and community engagement activities of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic, to supervise and mentor students, paralegals, candidate legal practitioners and project coordinators (legal practitioners), to develop and present short learning programmes / courses, and to coordinate and assist with the practical component of IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426 within the LLB programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Services, Community Engagement, Community Service by Students, Work-Integrated Learning / Service Learning by Students

Ensure legal services offered by the Law Clinic staff are done on a day-to-day basis and in a professional, speedy and effective manner.
Mentor and supervise the work done by staff and students (including drafting, file administration, diarising, progress on files, etc.).
Conduct quarterly audits on client files in all units of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
Appear in court in complex matters and mediate disputes when needed.
Furnish legal advice and opinions to clients, staff and students.
Research the law and stay abreast of recent case law affecting legal services.
Ensure that all legal services rendered are of high standard, matters do not prescribe and adherence to the time limits as set out in the regulations of court.
Receive and compile reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis.
Plan, coordinate and supervise community service, work-integrated-learning and service learning by students.
Plan and coordinate outreach workshops and training on law-related topics.
Maintain and extend collegial network with legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders in the profession.
Comply with office instructions, prescripts and directives from line manager.

Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate Level

Planning and coordination of teaching and learning activities for IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426, including the following:
timetables;
practical classes / seminars / round tables;
assessment plans;
notices on eFundi; student enquiries;
student participation in Law Clinic activities.
Mentor and supervise legal practitioners involved in practical legal education and students working in the PC Law Clinic.
Update and maintain study guides and module outcome documents.
Drafting case studies and assignments.
Assessment of practical exercises.
Teaching of the practical component of the module IURI 472 (Legal Practice) and IURE 416 / 426 (Law Clinic).
Adherence to deadlines, policies and guidelines of the NWU.
Assist with marketing, presentation and administration of short courses offered by the Law Clinic.

Committee Work, Leadership and Management

Serve on the following committees: Law Clinic management committee, Occupational Health and Safety committee of the Faculty of Law, Community Engagement and Professional Development committee of the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law.
Ensure that all staff members are managed effectively according to the office directives.
Ensure sound operational management of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
Increase the amount of community engagement activities and access to NWU expertise at the Law Clinic.
Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture of the Law Clinic.
Foster a participative and developmental leadership style.
Improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.

Occupational Health and Safety

Under health and safety law each employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer for the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.

Desired Experience & Qualification

LLB or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8.
Admitted as a legal practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.

Added Advantages:

An LLM on NQF level 9.
A Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8.
Experience with mediation.
Experience in teaching and learning at an academic institution.
Experience with project management.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies:

Computer literacy in MS Word and Office, as well as email, internet and electronic retrieval of legal sources.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
Sound knowledge of clinical legal education, criminal and civil law.
Ability to supervise and mentor project coordinators (supervising legal practitioners), candidate legal practitioners, paralegals, administrative staff, and students.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

Good interpersonal relations.
The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.

Remuneration:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To: Mrs. Chrisna Nicholson at 0182994228

Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To: Mr. Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

Planned Commencement of Duties: As soon as possible

Kindly Take Note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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