Requirements:

• Qualification:
  • Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Experience in High Court litigation.
  • Knowledge of human rights and public interest law will be advantageous.
  • Experience and knowledge of education law and policy will be advantageous.
  • Project management skills, including planning and report writing skills.
  • Communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
  • Writing, analytical and time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
• Languages:
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Proficiency in (or working towards learning) one or more indigenous South African languages is highly desirable.
• Personal attributes:
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Extremely organised and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate the merits of possible cases and conduct necessary research to support interventions.
• Work with community organisers, activists, and partners to collect data and relevant materials for cases.
• Consult with clients.
• Brief and consult with counsel.
• Draft legal papers.
• Monitor progress of cases.
• Drafting legal submissions and opinions.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Keep abreast of legal developments that are relevant to the work of SECTION27.
• Publish articles and opinion pieces.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Engage with government and private actors.
• Liaising with media.
• Participate in team activities.
• This includes team meetings as well as monthly staff meetings.
  • Organisational reviews and planning as well as other meetings that relate to the work of SECTION27.
  • Teaching, training and public education including presentations at conferences.
  • Advocacy activities including assisting with public mobilisation.

If you are passionate about human rights, self-motivated and would like to be part of a dynamic team working to challenge inequality, joining SECTION27 could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Please forward your curriculum vitae accompanied by a motivation as to why you are interested in and suitable for the position to [email protected]

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.