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Candidate Attorney (Commercial Law) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

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Job Description

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a legal aid office in Durban Central will put you to work from week one. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Record your time on the practice management system every day
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work

Must-haves

Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
Good legal research and clear written English
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
LLB degree from a South African university
Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines

What's in it for you

Study leave for board exams
Travel allowance for court runs
Mentorship from an experienced principal
Paid PLT course fees at some firms

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: recent police clearance certificate, short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum plus LLB degree certificate and full academic record.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.
Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.