Candidate Attorney (Second Year of Articles)

A labour law practice in Sandton has space for a law graduate ready to start practical vocational training. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Sandton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Keep matter files updated and diarise court dates and deadlines
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court
• Prepare affidavits and notices of motion for your principal to review
• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• 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
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC

• Travel allowance for court runs
• Study leave for board exams
• Paid PLT course fees at some firms

• 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.