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Employment Opportunity
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Position: Attorney
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wits, South Africa
Description:
The Litigation Unit at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies in the School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand is a public interest law unit functioning under the auspices of the Wits Law Clinic. The Unit specialises in Constitutional and Administrative Law, with a strong focus on human rights.
A one-year contract post for a dynamic, committed Attorney offering an opportunity to work with top constitutional and administrative law counsel. The successful candidate will commence as soon as possible and will be encouraged to develop a general human rights practice.
This is a 1-year fixed period post, renewable dependent on funding and performance. The package may be structured to include a provident fund, bonus and medical aid.
Responsibilities:
* Drafting, settling, serving and filing pleadings and other documents, consulting with clients, instructing counsel and screening cases.
* The incumbent will develop litigation strategies in partnership with CALS staff and may take on teaching and mentoring duties in the Wits Law Clinic.
Requirements:
* LLB, admitted to the Law Society of SA.
* Driver’s license.
* Up to 5 years experience as an admitted attorney.
* A strong commitment to human rights is essential.
* Rights of appearance in the High Court would be a distinct advantage.
* Some experience in Constitutional and Human Rights Law or public interest litigation would be desirable.
Enquiries: Stuart Wilson
Telephone: 011 – 717 8609
To Apply:
Please submit a detailed CV with names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 referees and certified copies of degrees to:
HR Officer
Faculty of Commerce
Law & Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Private Bag 3
WITS
2050
Attention: Ms Zelda Stroud
Email: Zelda.Stroud@wits.ac.za
Closing Date: 7 September 2007
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