Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a small general practice law firm in Kariega while you prepare for board exams. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Kariega, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials

• 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
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Good legal research and clear written English

• Vacation work at a law firm
• Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

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

• 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.