Purpose

• Student support (The position is based both at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) Legal Aid Clinic in East London and Alice Campuses.
• UFH legal aid clinic two (2) year appointment contract.

Requirements

• An LLB or Equivalent Degree from a South African University, an advanced degree in law will be an advantage.
• Admitted as Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (attach proof).
• Good standing with relevant Legal Practice Council (attach proof).
• A minimum of one (1) year post-admission legal practice experience obtained within the last five (5) years.
• A minimum of one-year experience in teaching and/or facilitation of legal education and/or training in a higher education environment would be an advantage.
• Proven ability in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.

Skills & 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
• 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, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide consultation sessions and assistance for law students.
• Assist with community engagement programs at Faculty of Law.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for. 
• Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents namely; ID/passport, certificates and proof of remuneration and three work-related referees, on the application website.
• Note that for all re-advertised positions this advert supersedes the one previously issued owing to modifications made.
• Candidates who have previously applied are requested to re-apply.
• No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
• Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
• Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.
• Queries can be directed to Ms. Maxine Joseph on [email protected] and 043 704 7190