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Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Rustenburg, North West

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

R9 000 – R14 000/month

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Job Description

Get real court exposure and supervision at a personal injury law firm in Rustenburg while you prepare for board exams. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a personal injury law firm on the Rustenburg side of North West. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Record your time on the practice management system every day
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
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

You'll need

Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your driver's licence, short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum plus recent police clearance certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Rustenburg.

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Before you hit apply

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%.