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Candidate Attorney (Road Accident Fund Claims)

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Thohoyandou, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Legal Code 8

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Job Description

Get real court exposure and supervision at a labour law practice in Thohoyandou while you prepare for board exams. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

What your day looks like

Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes

You'll need

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

Extra points for

Moot court or legal clinic experience
Second official language used by the firm's clients
Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Thohoyandou really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum 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.

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

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

How to stand out

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.