The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is a law clinic that pursues novel and effective legal solutions by using a range of strategies, including impact litigation, law reform, participation in partnerships and development processes within and outside South Africa. We are a non-profit, public interest law centre, providing legal services to the poor and marginalized persons and communities, with the emphasis on land and education rights.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic litigation to further equal access to land, early intervention, further a progressive law reform agenda
Manage a caseload of land matters including representation in courts and other legal forums
Develop partnership opportunities and manage stakeholder relationships
Act as a spokesperson and represent the Centre in public, media and community forums
Supervise, coach and mentor your team to provide expert legal advice
Manage risk, compliance, funding and reporting obligations
Required qualifications and competencies:
Admission and enrolment as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Minimum of four years post articles high court litigation experience
Demonstrable litigation, legal writing, research and communication capabilities
Fluency in at least two official South African languages including English
A commitment to staff development and teamwork
Strong negotiation, administrative, training and development skills
Sound knowledge of human rights, constitutional impact litigation, housing policy, land rights, legal advocacy, law reform and gender law
Passionate about restoring dignity to disadvantaged individuals and communities in South Africa and ensuring equal access to the land
Passionate about inequality and have a genuine interest, vision and ability to work in a programme to best respond to land and discrimination law issues and bring a focus on big picture land reform.
Valid driver’s licence
Ability to work well under pressure, independently and with others
Preferred qualifications and experience:
Right of appearance in the in the high court
An LLM degree in a human rights related field
Experience in socio-economic rights litigation with a focus on the right to equitable access to land
Displayed human rights/socio-economic rights background at the domestic, regional or international level
The LRC is committed to transformation. Applications from previously disadvantaged, specifically Black African candidates, are therefore strongly encouraged. To apply, please email: (1) a motivational letter; (2) your CV with copies of qualifications; (3) two contactable references to: recruitment@lrc.org.za