- Maintain the infrastructure of the office.
- Select Candidate Attorneys, legal practitioners and administrative staff for the office.
- Manage the functioning and administration of the office.
- Manage the allocation of cases to private practitioners (Judicare).
- Train and develop staff.
- Ensure sound management of the office's finances and other assets.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- Legal qualification with an LLB or B. Proc degree.
- Must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of SA.
- At least 12 years of post-qualification legal experience and at least 10 years of post-admission experience of which four (4) years must be court experience.
- Demonstrated ability to train Candidate Attorneys.
- Excellent leadership and people development skills with a track record in training Candidate Attorneys and newly appointed legal practitioners.
- Experience in budget preparation and management thereof.
- Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook) an advantage.
The following additional skills, knowledge, training and competencies are required:
- Strong communication skills and an ability to manage a diverse workforce.
- Ability to plan, organise, coordinate and present.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies.
- Innovative, creative and analytical thinking skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and motivational skills.
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills.