Candidate Attorney (Labour Law)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a legal aid office in Epping while you prepare for board exams. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is Epping-based, with most of your time spent at a legal aid office.

• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review

• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Good legal research and clear written English

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

• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.
• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.