We’re Hiring – Candidate Attorney January 2025 – December 2026

SECTION27 is a well-established and widely respected public interest law centre that seeks to achieve substantive equality and social justice in South Africa. If you are passionate about human rights, self-motivated and would like to be part of a dynamic team working to challenge inequality and positively influence society, joining SECTION27 could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

SECTION27 uses the law through litigation, advocacy, legal literacy, research, and community mobilisation to advance socio-economic rights, in particular the right to access health care services and the right to basic education.

SECTION27 invites applications from law graduates for one candidate attorney for the 2025 to 2026 program to start articles in January 2025. The candidate will undergo the practical legal training with the view to being admitted and enrolled as a legal practitioner and registered as an attorney.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education

• LLB degree

Duration

• 2 years

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of human rights and public interest law will be advantageous.
• Communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Writing, analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Extremely organised and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel.

Language

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Proficiency in one or more indigenous South Africa Language is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with clients
• Investigate facts and law of the case to determine causes of action
• Conduct research and analysis  
• Assist in drafting processes
• Draft legal submissions and opinions.
• Keep abreast of legal developments that are relevant to the work of SECTION27.
• Liaise 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.
• Advocacy activities including assisting with public mobilisation
• Work with community organisers, activists, and partners to collect data and relevant materials for cases
• Attend the Compulsory Practical Vocational Training for candidate attorney practitioners

Please forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter to applications@section27.org.za by 25 August 2024. Late applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.