The University of Free State (UFS) Law Clinic invites newly admitted attorneys to apply for Junior Attorney Position.
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Job Type: Contract
Closing Date: 14 August 2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services.
- Provide legal services in line with services offered by the Law Clinic.
- Report to management structures within the UFS Law Clinic and Faculty of Law.
- Collegiality and teamwork.
- Facilitate and assist the training of candidate attorneys.
- Implement, facilitate and monitor community engagement programmes/projects at the UFS Law Clinic.
- Perform administrative tasks related to community engagement.
- Active involvement in research activities of the UFS Law Clinic.
- Contribute to academic coordination.
- Perform administrative tasks related to student teaching at the UFS Law Clinic.
- Facilitate the implementation of community-based learning programmes/projects for undergraduate law students at the UFS Law Clinic.
- Provide consultation sessions for undergraduate law students.
- Facilitate and assist the training of undergraduate law students.
Inherent Requirements:
- An LLB Degree on NQF Level 8.
- An admitted and practising attorney of the High Court of South Africa (attach a letter of Good Standing from the Legal Practice Council).
- Minimum two (2) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
- One (1) year of relevant experience in a Law Clinic and higher education environment.
- Enrolled for postgraduate studies in human rights.
- Knowledge of civil litigation, student training and moot courts.
- Knowledge of the Rules of the Magistrates Court and the uniform Rules of Court.
- Knowledge of Clinical Legal Education.
- Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
- Member of a or registration at a professional body.
How to Apply for UFS Law Clinic: Junior Attorney
Click here to apply online for Junior Attorney Position
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
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