Stlb/Plp-Civ/08/11/2024 Stellenbosch Local Office – Principal Legal Practitioner – Civil

Job title : STLB/PLP-CIV/08/11/2024 Stellenbosch Local Office – Principal Legal Practitioner – Civil
Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch

Deadline : December 13, 2024

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KEY OUTPUTS Manage legal aid to the poor in the area of jurisdiction. Monitor case flow management of Legal Practitioners, Candidate Attorneys and Judicare practitioners at the courts. Support and advise clients in line with common law principles and practice and accurate interpretation of contracts. Act as Principal for Candidate Attorneys. Supervise and guide Legal Practitioners and Paralegals. Train and develop staff. Preparation and maintenance of the annual budgets for the Local Office. Efficient and effective sound management of Local Office operations.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED Admitted Attorney or Advocate, the latter must have completed pupillage successfully at any recognised institution. B Proc or LLB degree. At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a minimum of 10 years' post-admission experience of which four (4) years should be court experience. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Must demonstrate an ability to manage a varied practice. Demonstrate an ability to train Candidate Attorneys as Legal Practitioners. Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills. Must possess a valid driver's licence.

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