Secretary: Legal (P11) (Faculty of Law: Law Clinic) (Re-advert)
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.
Reporting to the Law Clinic: Principal Attorney, the incumbent must be a dynamic, energetic, flexible, and self-motivated person who will provide inter alia, the following services:
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal secretarial services within the Law Clinic environment.
- Keep case files diarised, liaising with courts and other institutions or stakeholders.
- Handling enquiries (telephonic and in person).
- Liaising with clients, students, Law Clinic staff, faculty staff and Lecturers.
- Dealing with Law Clinic administration.
- Maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Minimum requirements
- A Diploma / Certificate (NQF 6) or relevant qualification.
- Three (3) to five (5) years' of job-related experience as a Legal Secretary.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ legal secretarial experience.
- Good written and spoken English.
- An aptitude for figures.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
- Innovative and able to work under pressure and independently.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- High attention to detail.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Time management.
- Deadline driven.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration skills.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Secretarial Diploma and /or recognised Secretarial Certificate.
- Paralegal Diploma.
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.