Candidate Attorney (Litigation) – Fixed-Term

Get real court exposure and supervision at a legal aid office in Fourways while you prepare for board exams. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Fourways; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters

• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

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

• Study leave for board exams
• Mentorship from an experienced principal
• Travel allowance for court runs

• 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.