Candidate Attorney (Second Year of Articles) – Immediate Start

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a labour law practice in Pinetown will put you to work from week one. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters

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

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

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

• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.
• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.