Senior Assistant State Attorney (2POSTS)
Job Overview / Description
- Position: Senior Assistant State Attorney (LP5–LP6)
- Reference Number: 25/45/FS (x2 Posts)
- Location: Office of the State Attorney, Bloemfontein
- Salary: R630,630 – R1,450,323 per annum
- (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD determination)
- Contract Type: Permanent (includes signing a performance agreement)
- Application Link: Apply Online Here
- Enquiries: Ms N Dywili – 📞 073 775 0709
Job Purpose:
To represent the State in all levels of litigation and appeals, provide legal advice to government departments, and manage various legal matters in accordance with applicable legislation and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Represent the State in civil and labour litigation in all courts and tribunals including:
-
High Court
-
Magistrate Court
-
Labour Court
-
Land Courts and Land Claims Courts
-
CCMA
-
Tax Courts and Tribunals
-
-
Provide legal opinions and advice to client departments
-
Draft, vet, and settle legal documents and contracts
-
Attend to liquidation, insolvency, conveyancing, and notarial matters
-
Handle debt collection and trust registrations
-
Manage arbitration processes, including inter-departmental matters
-
Provide effective people management within the legal unit
Minimum Requirements:
-
LLB Degree or 4-year recognised legal qualification
-
Admission as an Attorney
-
Minimum of 4 years post-qualification litigation experience
-
Valid driver’s licence
-
Knowledge of legal practice, office management, trust accounts, and legal accounting systems
Recommendations / Advantageous:
-
Experience in conveyancing
-
Knowledge of:
-
South African Constitution
-
Government prescripts and transformation objectives
-
Skills and Competencies:
-
Legal research and drafting
-
Dispute resolution and case flow management
-
Excellent written and verbal communication
-
Computer literacy
-
Strong attention to detail
-
Ability to manage and lead legal professionals