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Candidate Attorney (Litigation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Upington, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

R8 500 – R11 500/month

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Job Description

You'll do your articles at a labour law practice in Upington and learn the practice from the ground up. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Upington, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Record your time on the practice management system every day

Must-haves

Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
Good legal research and clear written English
Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
LLB degree from a South African university
Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC

Helpful, not essential

Vacation work at a law firm
Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

On offer

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): LLB degree certificate and full academic record plus copy of your driver's licence.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Upington; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.