Secretary (Legal) (P11) (Faculty of Law: UJ Law Clinic) - (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- 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
- The incumbent must be prepared to be transferred to any other campus of the University at the discretion of the Director: UJ Law Clinic
Minimum requirements
- Matric/Grade 12
- Minimum of three years’ legal secretarial experience
- Good administration skills,
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent typing skills,
- An aptitude for figures,
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook
- Innovative and able to work under pressure and independently
- Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Secretarial diploma and /or recognised secretarial certificate(s)
- Paralegal diploma
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and community members as well as organisational leaders.
- Innovative, proactive, and creative.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Accomplished writing and presentation skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical foundatio
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.
