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Candidate Attorney (Labour Law)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

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Job Description

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a personal injury law firm in Johannesburg CBD will put you to work from week one. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Johannesburg CBD (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: LLB degree certificate and full academic record, copy of your driver's licence plus recent police clearance certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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.