Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

A personal injury law firm in Epping has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Epping-based, with most of your time spent at a personal injury law firm. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• 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
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Record your time on the practice management system every day

• 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
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs

• Vacation work at a law firm
• Second official language used by the firm's clients
• Moot court or legal clinic experience

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

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