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Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

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Lephalale, Limpopo

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Posted 43 min ago

Contract Legal Code 8

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Job Description

A legal aid office in Lephalale has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Lephalale; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

You'll need

Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
LLB degree from a South African university
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Good legal research and clear written English
Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

Nice if you have

Moot court or legal clinic experience
Vacation work at a law firm
Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): recent police clearance certificate, LLB degree certificate and full academic record plus copy of your driver's licence.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Lephalale.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.