Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a small general practice law firm in Kathu will put you to work from week one. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis

• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Good legal research and clear written English

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

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

• 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.