Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property)

You'll do your articles at a legal aid office in Stellenbosch and learn the practice from the ground up. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

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

• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines

• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Good legal research and clear written English

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

• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.