Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

You'll do your articles at a labour law practice in Durban Central and learn the practice from the ground up. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim

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

• Travel allowance for court runs
• Mentorship from an experienced principal
• 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%.