Manager II (Attorney) (P7) (Faculty of Law: UJ Law Clinic)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Assist in the administration of one of the Clinics, reporting to the Director: UJ Law Clinic.
- You will clinically assess students and train them in a live-client environment.
- Prepare court cases and appear in court on behalf of clients.
- You will be expected to keep up with legal developments and to do research on current legal issues and developments.
- From time to time, specific tasks or projects will be allocated to you by the Director: UJ Law Clinic
- Supervise and organise the Secretary and Assistants at the Clinic every day/week.
Minimum requirements
- LLB degree
- Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Three years' post-admission experience.
- Personal experience and personal appearances in Magistrates’ Court Civil Litigation.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Experience in clinical legal training and assessment of students at a University Law Clinic.
- Experience in pro bono representation of clients in Court.
- Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail) and good typing skills.
- Ability to supervise staff and students and train and assess students.
- Detail-oriented.
- Deadline driven.
- Great legal knowledge and skills.
- A passion for the law and protection of the rights of vulnerable members of society.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
- Punctuality.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently (and where necessary in a team).
- Writing and presentation skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical foundation
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.