Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

A commercial law firm in Brakpan has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a commercial law firm on the Brakpan side of Gauteng. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis

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

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

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

• 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.