Candidate Attorney (Road Accident Fund Claims) – Entry Level

You'll do your articles at a personal injury law firm in Mamelodi and learn the practice from the ground up. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Mamelodi, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes

• Good legal research and clear written English
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases

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

• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.
• Apply early in the year, as most firms fill articles from January to March.