Candidate Attorney (Labour Law)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a labour law practice in Krugersdorp while you prepare for board exams. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Krugersdorp-based, with most of your time spent at a labour law practice. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials

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

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

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