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Candidate Attorney (Commercial Law) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

R10 000 – R14 750/month

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Job Description

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a personal injury law firm in Newcastle will put you to work from week one. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines

What you need

Clear criminal record, as required for admission
LLB degree from a South African university
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

Extra points for

Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school
Second official language used by the firm's clients
Vacation work at a law firm

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: LLB degree certificate and full academic record, recent police clearance certificate plus short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Newcastle; 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.

Before you hit apply

Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.