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Candidate Attorney (Second Year of Articles)

How2Apply Talent Network

Randburg, Gauteng

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 personal injury law firm in Randburg while you prepare for board exams. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Randburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim

Must-haves

Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
Clear criminal record, as required for admission
Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
LLB degree from a South African university
Good legal research and clear written English

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): short writing sample, such as a legal opinion or memorandum, recent police clearance certificate plus copy of your driver's licence.
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 Randburg; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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