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Although we are a donor-based organization, we look after our staff well. We believe that people are our dearest asset. That is why we have good medical arrangements, a comprehensive pension package and great study compensation.

The LAC is currently accepting applications for the following position(s). To make an enquiry, please email info@lac.org.na

LEGAL PRACTITIONER

The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) invites qualified, dynamic persons to apply for the position of a legal practitioner. The LAC is a public-interest law centre based in Windhoek and was established in 1988 to provide legal services to indigent individuals and communities. The LAC has a proud history of fighting human rights violations during the apartheid era and is now playing a major role in the building of a constitutional democracy and a human rights culture in Namibia.

The successful candidate:

• Represent communities and individual clients of the LAC in human rights and constitutional litigation matters;

• Provide assistance with the development of legal publications, research documents and educational materials;

• Must be admitted and enrolled as a legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia and be a member of the Law Society of Namibia;

• Must be in possession of a B.Proc or an LL.B degree from a recognised tertiary institution;

• Must have at least 3 -5 years experience in civil litigation matters.

The LAC is offering a competitive salary and benefits include pension fund, free membership of a medical aid scheme, and generous annual and sabbatical leave.

In terms of its affirmative action policy the LAC will give preference to suitably qualified women, persons from disadvantaged backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter detailing the suitability for the requirements of the job, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications and contact details of three references should be addressed to Ilda dos Santos at Legal Assistance Centre, P O Box 604, Windhoek, Namibia or e-mail to: idossantos@lac.org.na. Please, direct your telephone enquiries to Toni Hancox at (061) 223356 during office hours.

The closing date for applications is Monday 8 March 2010 at 17h00
Kindly take note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted