Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) is an independent human rights organisation with an exemplary track record spanning thirty-three

years of human rights activism and public interest litigation in South Africa. We offer human rights lawyers an exciting and challenging work environment covering a wide range of social justice issues, including refugee and migrant rights, land reform and housing, security of farm workers, child rights, environmental justice and constitutional litigation. LHR is seeking to fill the following positions:

Attorney (Johannesburg) Statelessness and refugee rights

LHRs Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme is looking for an attorney, based in Johannesburg, to work in a joint LHR / UNHCR initiative to prevent and reduce statelessness of SADC nationals in South Africa. The ideal candidate will be an admitted attorney with litigation experience and good writing and research skills. Knowledge of refugee and administrative law would be an advantage.

Attorney/paralegal (Musina) Refugee and Migrant Rights

LHRs Musina office offers legal assistance to refugees and migrant workers in the northern border region of Limpopo. As a member of a dedicated legal team based in Musina, this lawyer or experienced paralegal will be responsible for monitoring immigration detention facilities and providing legal assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Limpopo Province.

Attorney (Durban) Refugee and Migrant Rights

LHRs Durban law clinic is looking for a self-motivated admitted attorney with an interest in refugee law and public interest litigation. Good writing and litigation skills are essential.

Attorney (Upington) Land Reform and Housing

As part of LHRs focus on land reform and housing, the Upington office offers legal services to rural dwellers and farmworkers in realizing their security of tenure rights and access to essential socio economic rights. The ideal candidate must be an admitted attorney with an interest in land reform, tenure security and housing law. Litigation experience, drafting skills and commitment to social justice are essential requirements. Negotiable salary according to qualifications and experience within NGO sector benchmarks. For more information about LHR, go to www.lhr.org.za To apply, please forward a CV and cover letter to Elias Mabena at elias@lhr.org.za, fax: 012320 7681, tel: 012-320 2943. The letter should detail your interest in the position and organization and the qualities that you would bring to the post. Closing date: 3 January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.