Candidate Attorney (Road Accident Fund Claims)

You'll do your articles at a small general practice law firm in Kimberley and learn the practice from the ground up. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Kimberley. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes

• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• LLB degree from a South African university

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

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

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