Manager : Legal Services (P001570)

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

Committee Work, Leadership and Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Desired Experience & Qualification

Added Advantages :

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Key Behavioural Competencies :

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

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

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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