Candidate Attorney (Commercial Law) – Permanent

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a labour law practice in Soweto will put you to work from week one. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll be based at a labour law practice in Soweto. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes

• Good legal research and clear written English
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

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

• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.
• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.