Introduction

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is currently embarking on a process to fill a vacant  Legal Officer: Regulatory position in its KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg) Provincial Office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess 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
• Participate in the Committee to provide recommendations on decision
• 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
• Formulate charges in accordance with applicable legislation
• Prosecute the charge and lead witness to give evidence to support the charge
• Coordinate appeals and reviews of findings of Committee
• Prepare a memorandum from Investigation Committee to conduct inspections
• 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
• Maintain records of decisions made by the Disciplinary Committee, Court or Council
• General Office administration, Advisory support and staff supervision

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• Law Degree
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner
• 2 years post admission experience in a legal environment or in a professional regulatory environment, Knowledge of Legal Practice Act, No 28 of 2014;
• Section 109 Regulations
• Code of Conduct for all Legal Practitioners & Court Rules.

Package & Remuneration

CTC Salary Package:  R 411 632 p.a