Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a personal injury law firm in Secunda while you prepare for board exams. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Secunda-based, with most of your time spent at a personal injury law firm.

• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review

• LLB degree from a South African university
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission

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

• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
• Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.