Candidate Attorney (Labour Law)

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a small general practice law firm in Burgersfort will put you to work from week one. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Burgersfort, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Record your time on the practice management system every day

• 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
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission

• Vacation work at a law firm
• Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

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

• 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.