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Candidate Attorney (Family Law)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

R9 500 – R15 250/month

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Job Description

Get real court exposure and supervision at a personal injury law firm in Bellville while you prepare for board exams. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a personal injury law firm in Bellville. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

The work, day to day

Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Record your time on the practice management system every day

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Second official language used by the firm's clients
Moot court or legal clinic experience

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: recent police clearance certificate plus short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bellville; 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.
Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.