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The AIDS Law Project Unit at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies in Johannesburg, South Africa, has fixed-term contract posts for two attorneys from 7 January 2004, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a challenging and exciting position and the successful applicants must have a passionate commitment to public-interest legal work, and an ability to work quickly and under pressure. The successful applicants must be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• LLB degree; admitted to the Law Society of South Africa
• Prior research and litigation experience in human rights law, HIV/AIDS, public impact litigation and legal research would be a strong recommendation
• A background in advocacy would also be a strong recommendation; at least three years experience as an admitted attorney, including articles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidates will be involved in public impact litigation in key areas of HIV and the law, with a specific focus on HIV-related discrimination. The successful candidates will be required to promote and conduct legal campaigns and advocacy on behalf of the ALP.

For more information: Tahera Timol +27 11 717 8621. Submit a detailed CV with names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 referees and certified copies of degrees to:
Mrs Rose Cooper, Human Resources Officer University of the Witwatersrand,
Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050.
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