Candidate Attorney (Second Year of Articles) – Immediate Start

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a commercial law firm in Kempton Park will put you to work from week one. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work

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

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

• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.
• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.