Legal Assistance Centre
Land, Environment and Development Project
The Land, Environment and Development Project (LEAD) of the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) is inviting dynamic applicants to apply for the above position commencing as soon as possible. The LAC is a public-interest law centre based in Windhoek and was established in 1988 to provide legal services to indigent individuals and communities. The LAC has a proud history of assisting clients to resist unfair apartheid legislation in the past and is now playing a major role in the building of a constitutional democracy and a human rights culture in Namibia.
The successful candidate will have the following duties and functions:
1. Conduct litigation on behalf of individuals and communities in land, environment and developmental litigation matters, with a minor focus on social, economic and cultural rights; and a particular focus and interest in environmental law, sustainable development, and the rights of indigenous people. This includes:
appearing in courts of law and other tribunals on behalf of clients consulting with clients’ legal research
drafting correspondence
drafting pleadings file maintenance liaising with counsel and other experts in litigation matters.
2. Provide assistance with the development of legal publications and legal research documents.
3. Supervise paralegals and advice offices in rural areas.
4. Represent the LAC and or the LEAD Project at different fora.
5. Submit case reports to the coordinator and LAC management.
6. Provide assistance with the development of community educational materials.
7. Workshops and lectures on human rights and other issues related to the work.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
MINIMUM TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
LL.B degree or other recognized Law Degree with at least 2 years related experience & admission as a legal practitioner.
MINIMUM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO FULFILL JOB DEMANDS
Good interpersonal skills
Good drafting skills
Good oral and written English communication skills
Good oral Afrikaans or at least one other indigenous language skill (competency in more than one indigenous language will be an added advantage)
REQUIRED SKILLS (EMOTIONAL AND MANUAL)
Ability to deal and negotiate with people
Systematic methodical approach to work
Ability to communicate at all levels
Willingness and ability to travel out of town and to rural areas on short notice
Good judgment of character
PERSONALITY TRAITS REQUIRED BY THE JOB INCUMBENT
Absolute honesty & integrity
Respect for confidentiality
A well-developed sense of responsibility
Tolerance and respect for diverse viewpoints and choices
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Member of the Law Society of Namibia
OTHER REQUIREMENTS NOT MENTIONED ABOVE
Namibian citizen and/or permanent residence
Driver’s license (Code 08)
The LAC is offering a competitive salary and benefits include membership of a medical aid scheme and pension fund and generous annual leave.
More Information
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications, and
details of three references should be addressed to the Legal Assistance Centre. PO Box 604, Windhoek, or faxed to
(061) 234953 or email to [email protected]. Please direct your telephone inquiries to the reception at (061) 22 33 56.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17 March 2023. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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