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Candidate Attorney (Family Law)

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Kempton Park, Gauteng

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Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Legal Code 8

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Job Description

Get real court exposure and supervision at a legal aid office in Kempton Park while you prepare for board exams. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Kempton Park. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Record your time on the practice management system every day
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits

What you need

Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Good legal research and clear written English
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
Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC

Nice if you have

Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school
Second official language used by the firm's clients
Moot court or legal clinic experience

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum, recent police clearance certificate 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 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.

How to stand out

Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.
Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.