Empowering Justice – Career Opportunities at Legal Aid South Africa
Legal Aid SA, an essential contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, is inviting applications for several prestigious positions. This esteemed organization, recognized as a Top Employer SA for fifteen consecutive years, offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
1. Legal Aid SA: Paralegal – Hartswater Satellite Office (Ref: KIMB/PAR/26/01/2024)
Location: Hartswater Satellite Office, Kimberley Local Office
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide paralegal support to legal staff.
- Manage non-litigious matters and escalate litigious cases to Legal Practitioners.
- Oversee legal administration and maintain the client database.
- Conduct client interviews and assist in form completion.
Requirements:
- National Senior/Matric certificate and a 1-year Paralegal qualification.
- Computer literacy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
- A valid code 08 driver’s licence is an advantage.
Salary: Level 6 (R241,485.00) per annum plus benefits.
2. Legal Aid SA: High Court Legal Practitioner – Criminal (Ref: CAPE/HCLP/26/01/2024)
Location: Cape Town Local Office
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal representation of indigent persons in High Court criminal matters.
- Supervise and train Candidate Attorneys.
- Office administration and legal advocacy for women, children, and landless people.
Requirements:
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate (with completed pupillage).
- At least 7 years of post-qualification experience, including significant High Court exposure.
- LLB degree and a proven track record in criminal matters at High Court level.
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
Salary: LP-7 (R844,572.00) all-inclusive package per annum.
3. Legal Aid SA: Supervisory Legal Practitioner – Criminal (Ref: UPING/SLP-CRIM/26/01/2024)
Location: Prieska Satellite Office, Upington Local Office
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and supervise Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners.
- Coordinate legal training and quality assessments.
- Provide legal representation in criminal matters.
- Maintain and update the law library.
Requirements:
- B Proc or LLB degree and admission as an attorney.
- Minimum of 7 years of post-admission legal experience, preferably in a senior role.
- Strong mentoring, negotiation, research, and administrative skills.
- A valid code 08 driver’s licence is mandatory.
Salary: SU-1 (R935,109.00) all-inclusive package per annum.
Legal Aid SA is committed to promoting equity (race, gender, and disability) in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Applications should be submitted by 13 February 2024, with the respective reference numbers. Applicants not contacted within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful.
For further details and to apply, visit www.legal-aid.co.za or email WCNCRecruit@legal-aid.co.za. Specific enquiries can be made to the contacts provided in the job listings.
