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Law Clinic Director/ Senior Legal Practitioner (JB4908)
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng ยท LegalLaw Clinic Director/ Senior Legal Practitioner (JB4908)
Randburg, Johannesburg
R1.25 million CTC per Annum
Performance-based bonus, Provident Fund, Group Risk, study assistance
Permanent
This leadership position oversees a dynamic Community Law Clinic, managing legal processes, mentoring candidate attorneys, and driving access to justice for underserved communities.
If you are an experienced attorney passionate about social impact and legal excellence, this is your opportunity to lead transformative change.
Minimum Requirements:
LLB; LLM advantageous.
Admitted Attorney with 10 or more years post-admission experience, including High Court litigation and civil law.
Accredited by the SA LPC to act as a training supervisor
Proven management experience, including supervision of candidate attorneys.
Passion for pro-bono work and engagement with underserved communities.
Proficiency in multiple languages is advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal and Case Management
Lead High Court and regional legal matters, providing hands-on guidance and strategic oversight.
Offer expert legal advice, draft complex pleadings, and negotiate agreements.
Oversee end-to-end case processes while maintaining professional standards.
Represent clients in civil courts and manage high-stakes litigation.
Supervise candidate attorneys handling consultations and casework, ensuring quality service for clients within the means test criteria.
Leadership and Operational Management
Supervise candidate attorneys and ensure compliance with Legal Practice Council (LPC) requirements.
Manage day-to-day operations, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and resolving IR matters.
Report directly to the Dean while collaborating with Campus Heads across multiple campuses.
Handle strategic planning, including facilities management and process improvement.
Oversee the Pretoria clinic.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Build partnerships with township leaders, NGOs, and courts to foster trust and expand access to justice initiatives.
Lead pro-bono efforts, including advice desks and community workshops.
Drive culturally sensitive service delivery to rebuild community trust in the justice system.
Mentorship and Student Development
Oversee the training of LLB students and candidate attorneys, fostering professional and ethical growth.
Actively support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs with direct supervision and evaluation.
Provide mentorship, ensuring adherence to high standards in all legal work.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Randburg, Johannesburg
R1.25 million CTC per Annum
Performance-based bonus, Provident Fund, Group Risk, study assistance
Permanent
This leadership position oversees a dynamic Community Law Clinic, managing legal processes, mentoring candidate attorneys, and driving access to justice for underserved communities.
If you are an experienced attorney passionate about social impact and legal excellence, this is your opportunity to lead transformative change.
Minimum Requirements:
LLB; LLM advantageous.
Admitted Attorney with 10 or more years post-admission experience, including High Court litigation and civil law.
Accredited by the SA LPC to act as a training supervisor
Proven management experience, including supervision of candidate attorneys.
Passion for pro-bono work and engagement with underserved communities.
Proficiency in multiple languages is advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal and Case Management
Lead High Court and regional legal matters, providing hands-on guidance and strategic oversight.
Offer expert legal advice, draft complex pleadings, and negotiate agreements.
Oversee end-to-end case processes while maintaining professional standards.
Represent clients in civil courts and manage high-stakes litigation.
Supervise candidate attorneys handling consultations and casework, ensuring quality service for clients within the means test criteria.
Leadership and Operational Management
Supervise candidate attorneys and ensure compliance with Legal Practice Council (LPC) requirements.
Manage day-to-day operations, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and resolving IR matters.
Report directly to the Dean while collaborating with Campus Heads across multiple campuses.
Handle strategic planning, including facilities management and process improvement.
Oversee the Pretoria clinic.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Build partnerships with township leaders, NGOs, and courts to foster trust and expand access to justice initiatives.
Lead pro-bono efforts, including advice desks and community workshops.
Drive culturally sensitive service delivery to rebuild community trust in the justice system.
Mentorship and Student Development
Oversee the training of LLB students and candidate attorneys, fostering professional and ethical growth.
Actively support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs with direct supervision and evaluation.
Provide mentorship, ensuring adherence to high standards in all legal work.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.