Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a commercial law firm in Middelburg (MP) while you prepare for board exams. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim

• Good legal research and clear written English
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• LLB degree from a South African university

• Second official language used by the firm's clients
• Moot court or legal clinic experience
• Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

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

• Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.
• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.