The University of Fort Hare invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Candidate Attorney to be based in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Position: Candidate Attorneys X2
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 October 2024
The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.
It seeks to recruit and appoint a suitable qualified and experienced candidate for the above-mentioned permanent position.
Purpose
- The Candidates will be exposed to a wide range of matters including the provision of legal services to vulnerable communities of Alice and East London.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
- Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the School of Legal Practice.
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Demonstrable passion for Social Justice.
Added Advantages
- Candidates must be motivated to work.
- Able to work independently.
- Possession of a driver’s license
Responsibilities
- To consult clients and render legal services to indigent communities around Alice and East London.
- To draft pleadings, attend matters at court, and tribunals.
Closing Date: 25 October 2024
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
How to Apply
Apply Here: Candidate Attorneys X2
1. Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicants’ qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.