Candidate Attorney (Family Law)

A personal injury law firm in Paarl has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

• LLB degree from a South African university
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

• Study leave for board exams
• Mentorship from an experienced principal
• Travel allowance for court runs

• Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.
• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.