Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a labour law practice in Bellville while you prepare for board exams. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Bellville (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• 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
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Record your time on the practice management system every day

• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Good legal research and clear written English

• Study leave for board exams
• Mentorship from an experienced principal
• Travel allowance for court runs

• 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.