- Equal Education Law Centre (EELC)
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Job Description
The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) is looking to appoint an Attorney admitted in the High Court of South Africa, with a minimum of three years post-admission experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, proven legal research and drafting abilities, and excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of human rights and social justice, particularly in education or childrens rights, is highly advantageous, while proficiency in indigenous South African languages will be considered a strong asset.
Please note that this is a 2-year fixed term contract.
Roles and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities For The Attorney Will Include
- Provide legal and strategic support in the development and management of public interest litigation cases;
- Conduct high-quality legal research and draft legal opinions and other court documents;
- Attend and represent EELC at court hearings, consultations and meetings with counsel, clients and partner organisations;
- Support EELCs walk-in legal clinic by consulting with and advising clients on education-related matters;
- Preparation of statements based on client consultations;
- Assist with the drafting of submissions for law reform and legislative processes;
- Contribute to the production of legal and policy research reports, advocacy briefs, and publications;
- Engage in community-based education and empowerment initiatives;
- Represent EELC in civil society coalitions and public forums;
- Keep abreast of relevant legal developments as well as other developments that are relevant to the work of the EELC.
- Publish articles and opinion pieces.
- Liaise with the media, including conducting media interviews
- Contribute to the broader work and programmes of EELC as required.
The Attorney must meet the following criteria:
- Experience in High Court litigation. Knowledge and experience of human rights and social justice, particularly in education or childrens rights, advantageous;
- Must be an Admitted Attorney with at least three years post-admission experience
- Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, but mission-driven team;
- Competence in Microsoft Office and legal research tools;
- Proficiency in one or more indigenous South African languages is highly desirable.
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Monday 15th September 2025 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za .
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