Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
Displaying behaviour that involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting.
Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigour, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals or groups in a verbal manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
The following skills/tools are beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for the
opportunity.
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Law
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2021
and
must have
at least a Bachelor's Degree or
equivalent qualification
The ideal candidate
must have an aggregate of
at least
65 %
The ideal candidate
must
have a
Secondary Education
The ideal candidate
must
have work rights in South Africa
Required to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.
NRFSA offers law graduates who want to be admitted as attorneys an opportunity to receive practical legal training for a period of 2 years. During this time, the candidate attorney is required to enter into a contract with an admitted attorney who has been in legal practice in excess of 6 years as his or her principal. During this term of articles, the principal acts as a mentor and facilitates the transfer of skills to the candidate attorney to cultivate the knowledge needed to run a practice at a law firm.
Our comprehensive programme offers development opportunities that include attending the School of Legal Practice which is part of the Law Society of South Africa, where law graduates are taught by law practitioners about the practical aspects of being an attorney or advocate. In addition there is on-the-job coaching with regular performance feedback opportunities, as well as practice area training, and specific soft skills modules, all of which are aimed at ensuring that our candidate attorneys are trained to become successful lawyers.
The candidate attorney will learn:
• how to properly consult with a client,
• how to take proper instructions,
• what solutions and options are available to the client,
• what the proper court etiquette is in the different courts,
• how to run a trial,
• about the running of a law firm
As a candidate attorney at NRFSA you will be based at out Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town.
During the two years you will rotate in various legal practice are-as exposing you to a wide range of legal disciplines.
In addition to receiving invaluable legal training from respected legal practitioners.
You will also participate in our in-house Practical Legal Training Programme in preparation for the Attorneys' Admission Examinations.
In addition, we have a formal structured legal mentorship programme.
This will enable more experienced attorneys to impart their wisdom; share legal knowledge; support, guide and give you feedback during your two-year journey.
Perks
Marketed related and competitive remuneration package, with an option to structure into 12 or 13 cheques
Group life assurance
Disability income protection cover
Medical aid
Medical gap cover
Funeral cover for immediate and extended family
Employee assistance programme
Over and above the usual statutory leave, we offer study and religious leave
An annual salary range (which you can choose to disclose publicly or not)
Requirements
Profile requirements
Work rights
Qualification or study programme requirements
Secondary Education
AND
65 %
Bachelor's Degree
30 Mar 2021
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Discipline
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Communication (oral)
Critical Judgment
Energy
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Reliability
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
Technical Competencies
Research and writing experience
Excellent administrative and file management skills
Desktop forensic investigation experience will be an advantage
Preferably fluency in at least one African language
Excellent computer literacy skills, using MS Office
