Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

A personal injury law firm in Bellville has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim

• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• 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
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

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

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

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