Candidate Attorney (Commercial Law) – Entry Level

A commercial law firm in Lephalale has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a commercial law firm in Lephalale. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits

• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs

• Second official language used by the firm's clients
• Vacation work at a law firm
• Moot court or legal clinic experience

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

• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.
• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.