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The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is currently embarking on a process to fill vacant positions in the National Office, Gauteng, and Western Cape Provincial Offices Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; Law Degree; Admission as a Legal Practitioner; 3 years post admission experience in a legal environment or in a professional regulatory environment, of which 01 year is in prosecution. Knowledge of Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014; Section 109 Regulations; Code of Conduct for all Legal Practitioners & Court Rules. Skills & Competencies Communication; Attention to detail; Interpersonal; Accuracy; Problem solving; Critical thinker; Prosecution; Deadline driven; Research; Integrity; Time management; multi-tasking; Writing; Team player & ability to work under pressure. Assess more complex complaints received on allegations of misconduct; Gather and access all relevant information and documentation to evaluate the complaint; Identify any additional areas of prima facie misconduct; Form a view on prima facie unprofessional conduct both within and outside the purview of the complaint; Investigate complaints within the allocated timeframe; Prepare agenda for the Committee; Record decisions of Committee and provide feedback to complainant and legal practitioner Handle appeals on papers, if required; Prepare agenda for the Committee if further roundtable discussions are to be held with all parties, when there insufficient evidence to prosecute; Lead the discussion with the Committee, resulting in a conclusion of the matter or if the matter needs to be referred to the Disciplinary Committee; Depending on the nature of the complaint, conduct mini mediation for those less serious charge; Formulate charges in accordance with applicable legislation; Alert Committee on any hearing postponements; Prosecute the charge and lead witness to give evidence to support the charge; Carry out cross examinations; Close case and address Committee with final arguments; Record decision and draft minutes, approve and co-sign with chairperson; Prepare a memorandum from Investigation Committee to conduct more complex inspections; Conduct case management on suspension applications based on non-compliance; Conduct follow-ups on inspections that have taken place; Report on investigation findings for further prosecution or dismissal or send to Disciplinary Hearing or for temporary suspension;▪Liaise with other internal departments and other provincial officers on disciplinary related matters; Maintain records of complaints received and investigations and inspections undertaken; Maintain records of decisions made by the Disciplinary Committee, Court or Council; Review requests for Certificates of Good Standing and Staff supervision. R 748 401 all-inclusive package p.a. Apply Now

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