Paralegal TB00159
Listing reference: nwu_001881
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Legal Administration
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF LAW
DIVISION: PC LAW CLINIC
POSITION NUMBER: TB00159
VACANCY: PARALEGAL
PEROMNES GRADE: FT99
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The position is being funded in terms of an agreement entered into between the Faculty of Law and the Association of University Legal Aid Institutions Trust (the AULAI Trust) for the provision of access to justice and legal services in the North-West Province. The appointment is made for a fixed-term period of 12 months.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reception (client interface and front office)
- Legal services, community and scientific engagement / social responsiveness
- Legal services
- Back-up legal services to community-based paralegal advice offices
- Community engagement
- Messenger and driving services
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Comply with all office directives and procedures.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (NQF 4).
- A valid driver’s license.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 1 year experience as presenter of community outreach workshops.
- A minimum of 1 year driving experience.
- A minimum of 1 year experience as mediator.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Legal language skills
- Computer literacy in MS Word and Office, as well as e-mail, internet and electronic retrieval of legal sources
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environment of the NWU
- Sound knowledge of consultation, administration and file management skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Good interpersonal relations
- The ability to accommodate multiculturalism
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy
guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Lizelle Du Pisani on 018 285 2533
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
