ProBono.Org : Staff Attorney, Cape Town 2024

The position requires the incumbent to support and work with the Regional Director to ensure the wellbeing of ProBono.Org in Cape Town.
Essential aspects of this position include:

1. Co-ordinating projects, and displaying strong project management skills.
2. Undertaking strategic decision making and planning.
3. Managing Legal Interns and Administrative staff.
4. Ensuring high quality services are offered to clients, and administrative support to pro bono Attorneys and Advocates.
5. Building relationships with the private legal profession and other stakeholders to enhance the delivery of pro bono services.

The requirements for the Staff Attorney position are:

• Minimum: LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney with relevant experience
• A demonstrable commitment to and interest in public interest law and social justice
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
• Currently based in Cape Town
• A valid driver’s license and own transport

Key Skills and Competencies:

• The candidate must be well organised and have strong administrative skills.
• Advanced communication (oral and written and interpersonal skills. This requires a good telephone etiquette and patience.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage deadlines.
• Dependable and responsible: follow instructions and respond to directions timeously.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.

Please send your CV, letter of motivation and complete the AA bio summary form, (you can download the form from this page) in MS word format to: data@actionappointments.co.za