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Junior Attorney : Student Support (One-Year Fixed T

Junior Attorney : Student Support (One-Year Fixed T

Job PlacementsSouth Africa
4 days ago
Job description

Minimum Requirements

  • A four-year LLB Degree
  • Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
  • A minimum of three - five years post-admission legal practice experience.
  • Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
  • A service record of your current employer / last employer only applicable to external applicants.

Added Advantages

  • Experience in teaching and / or facilitating legal education and / or training in a higher education environment
  • A copy of your driver\'s license,
  • An advanced degree in Law

    • Key Roles and Responsibilities Include

  • Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
  • Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
  • Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
  • Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
  • Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
  • Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
  • Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
  • Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

    • Competencies

    Results-oriented

  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

    • Strategic thinking

  • The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
  • The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

    • Business acumen

  • The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good research skills and writing abilities.
  • Proficient in using MS Office.

    • Leading

  • The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
  • The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

    • Building coalitions

  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
  • The ability to make decisions through consultation, c

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