Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

You'll do your articles at a labour law practice in Brackenfell and learn the practice from the ground up. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a labour law practice in Brackenfell. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Good legal research and clear written English

• Study leave for board exams
• Paid PLT course fees at some firms
• Travel allowance for court runs
• 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.