Frankfort Satellite Office - Paralegal

BETHLEHEM LOCAL OFFICE – FRANKFORT SATELLITE OFFICE

Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. Legal Aid SA is an accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years – a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment 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 in Bethlehem Local Office’s Frankfort Satellite Office.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Support the office’s legal staff by providing paralegal services to people qualifying for legal aid.
• Identify and solve matters that are not of a litigious nature.
• Identify cases of a litigious nature and hand over to legal practitioners.
• Handle legal administration.
• Keep the client database up to date.
• Conduct interviews with people applying for legal assistance.
• Assist clients with the completion of forms.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

BASIC SALARY : LEVEL 6 R208,584.00 per annum plus benefits.

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 15 October 2019 , quoting the reference number BETHL / PAR / 27 / 09 / 2019 in the subject line to or apply online at .

Enquiries to Thethiwe Mokoena, Tel :

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT.

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