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Candidate Attorney (Road Accident Fund Claims)

How2Apply Talent Network

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted 2 days ago

Contract Legal Code 8

R9 250 – R13 500/month

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Job Description

Get real court exposure and supervision at a commercial law firm in Gqeberha while you prepare for board exams. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

Vacation work at a law firm
Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school
Moot court or legal clinic experience

What you get

Study leave for board exams
Travel allowance for court runs
Mentorship from an experienced principal

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Gqeberha really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum, copy of your driver's licence plus LLB degree certificate and full academic record.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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%.