The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) focuses on public interest litigation and advocacy to advance the right to basic education in South Africa. The EELC also aims to develop young, skilled attorneys and law graduates in public interest litigation.
EELC seeks to appoint two (2) Candidate Attorneys for its’ Bertha Justice Fellowship programme, to be based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
Assist in strategic litigation cases
Research in support of advocacy and litigation activities
Conduct field research in communities
Draft pleadings and legal opinions
Assist in the drafting of research reports
Provide input into draft policies and legislation
Prepare documents for, and appearing in, court
Liaise with clients, counsel and partners
Assist with community engagement programmes
Represent EELC in civil society and public forums
Requirements:
An LLB degree (completed by January 2021)
A demonstrated interest in human rights work and social justice
A strong interest in research as a component of lawyering
Oral and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in other South African languages will be an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to make a two year commitment
To apply submit to [email protected] with the subject “Candidate Attorney 2021 application”:
A covering letter detailing your interest in human rights, social justice, and the work of the EELC, and motivating why you have the necessary motivation, qualifications, skills and experience for this position. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees
A detailed CV
Please note that we are looking for candidates who wish to pursue a career in social justice in particular rather than just securing articles.
Individuals from previously and currently disadvantaged population groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more about the Equal Education Law Centre, refer to www.eelawcentre.org.za