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Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 7 hours ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

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Job Description

A small general practice law firm in Cape Town CBD has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Record your time on the practice management system every day
Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits

What you need

LLB degree from a South African university
Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Good legal research and clear written English

Helpful, not essential

Vacation work at a law firm
Second official language used by the firm's clients

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your driver's licence plus short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town 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.

How to stand out

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.