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Candidate Attorney (Conveyancing and Property) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

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Job Description

A legal aid office in Vanderbijlpark has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

What you'll actually do

Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Record your time on the practice management system every day
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis

What you need

Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
Good legal research and clear written English
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your driver's licence plus LLB degree certificate and full academic record.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Vanderbijlpark; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.

Before you hit apply

Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.