Candidate Attorney (Family Law)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a commercial law firm in Umhlanga while you prepare for board exams. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a commercial law firm on the Umhlanga side of KwaZulu-Natal. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review

• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs

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

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

• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.
• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.