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Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support. 

Emeris community Law Clinic based in Sandton has a vacancy for a Candidate Attorney (Fixed term Contract). 

• Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as a matter is litigated, closed or referred.
• Consult with clients and offer legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings and correspondences.
• Research the law and draft legal opinions.
• Maintain relationships with clients and keep them updated on their matters.
• Attend to court matters including appearances in court.
• Remain abreast of developments in the legal and policy environments.
• Indexing and Pagination of court files.
• Preparation for court.
• General admin (office and court) including follow up calls, reminders of consults, filing and serving etc.
• Engaging with law students (as part of their clinical law experience);
• Assist the Supervising Attorney with the monitoring of students performing work integrated learning in the Law Clinic.
• Attending community workshops and Advice Desks.
• Draft registers and reports for Advice Desks
• Prepare posters for marketing purposes and to advertise for Advice Desks.
• Draft registers for Advice Desks to keep a record of each client/matter.
• Assist with student feedback and correction of tasks.
  
• Attend events hosted by the School of Law e.g. the Law Careers Fair.
• Attend events hosted by the Law Clinic.
• Engage with the Juridical Society.

• A passion for supporting the rights of vulnerable persons.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn fast/ on the job
• A calm disposition
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Basic research, Writing, analytical, and time management skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Extremely organised and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel.
• Problem solving

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.    
  

• Monday to Friday 08h00-17h00
• May be required to work weekends/overtime to attend community workshops and Advice Desks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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