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