Vacancies: Candidate Attorneys at SERI

[Daniel Molokele]

Tuesday 28 March, 2017 - 15:35

Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI)

Opportunity closing date: 

Friday, 21 April, 2017

Opportunity type: 

Employment

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) Law Clinic wishes to fill up to two vacancies for candidate attorneys (CAs).
This vacancies will arise on or after 1 January 2018. 

SERI is one of South Africa’s leading human rights organisations, and is internationally recognised for its award-winning work. SERI has a first-rate research and advocacy team, which provides research, community-based public education, media advocacy and associated services to a wide range of communities and social movements. SERI research informs government policy, mobilises community-based action, and promotes public awareness of the need to protect and advance socio-economic rights.

SERI seeks to appoint Candidate Attorneys, based in South Africa.

This vacancies will arise on or after 1 January 2018.

SERI is authorised by the Law Society of the Northern Provinces to accept and train CAs. 

CAs are recruited for a fixed-term of two years, leading to qualification and admission as an Attorney. 

Salary: R175 000 per annum.

Requirements:

• LLB Degree
• Interest in and, some prior engagement with, human rights law or litigation
• Interest in, and experience of, research and publication.
• Fluency in any of South Africa’s indigenous languages

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in working for SERI, and what qualities and experience you would bring to the post to Princess Nkuna prin...@seri-sa.org

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal

SERI is committed to transformation. Black South Africans, women and disabled persons are strongly encouraged to apply for this post.
 
SERI wishes to contribute to the development of a new generation of human rights lawyers at the national and international level. Accordingly, the positions carry with them significant opportunities for international travel and continuing professional training and development.

Generalised covering letters, which do not engage with SERI’s activities and purpose, will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and will be expected to make themselves available for interview in April or May 2017.
 
For more about Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, refer to www.seri-sa.org

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies

Location: 

South Africa

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Daniel Molokele

Johannesburg 

South Africa

Cell : +27 79 693 2579

Email: danielm...@gmail.com
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Twitter: @molokele

Website: www.danielmolokele.com 

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Candidate Attorney Vacancy 

 

The Centre Child Law is a leading litigation centre in the University of Pretoria which undertakes research, strategiclitigation, and public interest advocacy.  The Centre is looking for a candidate attorney to join our team in 2018 to work across the range of programmes which include Child Protection, Education, Child Justice and Constitutional Law in respect of children

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• An LLB or equivalent degree

• A demonstrated interest in human rights work and social justice

• A strong interest in research as a component of lawyering

• Good oral and written communication skills in English

• Proficiency in other South African languages will be an advantage

• Proficiency in MS Office

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in strategic litigation cases

• Research in support of advocacy and litigation activities

• Conducting field research in communities

• Drafting pleadings and legal opinions

• Assisting in the drafting of research reports

• Providing input into draft policies and legislation

• Preparing documents for, and appearing in, court 

• Liaison with clients, counsel and partners

• Representing the Centre for Child Law in civil society forums

 

TO APPLY:

To apply please submit the following documents:

1. A covering letter motivating why you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience for this position as well as the names and contact details of 2 referees;

2. A detailed CV;

3. Certified copies of degrees/diplomas; and

4. A writing sample of no longer than 5 pages which need not be a stand-alone piece but may form part of a larger writing project such as a LLB final year dissertation. (Please do not send the complete dissertation.)

 

Kindly submit your application to Ms Pontso Phahlane at Pontso....@up.ac.za

 

Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to appoint if suitable candidates are not found.

 

Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

 

CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2017.

 

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