Attorney: Community Action and Research (Post Level 9) (Contract appointment: 3 years)

University of the Free State · Bloemfontein, Free State

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Duties and responsibilities

Execute and provision of legal services and Office Administration
Perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services.
Provide legal services in line with the services offered by the Law Clinic, including drafting court pleadings and attending to court appearances
Report to management structures within the UFS Law Clinic and Faculty of Law.
Compliance with internal quality assurance measures.
Provision of leadership, supervision and training to Candidate Attorneys
Facilitate and assist the training of candidate attorneys.
Supervise candidate attorneys.

Community Engagement & Research

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.

Student Teaching & Training

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.

An LLB degree on NQF Level 8 from a South African University attach a copy.
Currently an admitted and practising Attorney in the High Court of South Africa attach proof.
Right of Appearance in terms of Section 253 of the Legal Practice Act attach proof.
Good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council attach proof.
A minimum of three 3 years post-admission experience in superior court/lower court litigation in the preceding 5-year period.

A minimum of three 3 years of experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment.
Experience with Supervising Candidate Legal Practitioners.
A relevant postgraduate qualification or accredited legal practice management course.

Competencies

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.

The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.