Junior Attorney (one-year renewable contract, grant-funded) needed at University of the Witwatersrand
Job title : Junior Attorney (one-year renewable contract, grant-funded)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : March 29, 2024
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Department Description
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), at the University of the Witwatersrand is a leading human rights law centre that undertakes research, strategic litigation, teaching and public interest advocacy. CALS is looking for an attorney to join the team in our Home, Land, and Rural Democracy programme from 1 April 2024.
Brief Description
Qualifications, skills, and experience required:
- An LLB or equivalent qualification
- Admitted as an attorney of the High Court or eligible for admission as an attorney.
- Demonstrated experience in human rights research and advocacy
- Proficiency in several South African languages will be an advantage
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Key responsibilities:
- Contributing to strategic litigation in line with CALS’ vision
- Engaging in advocacy projects in line with CALS’ vision
- Conducting research in support of CALS’ advocacy and litigation
- Representing CALS in civil society forums
- Contributing to the management of organisational partnerships including with social movement partners.
- Contributing to training candidate attorneys and interns
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