Candidate Attorney, Johannesburg

Role Overview

The Candidate Attorney will complete their articles under the guidance of senior attorneys and partners, gaining hands-on experience across different legal disciplines. The role requires a diligent, organized, and eager-to-learn individual with strong research, drafting, and client service capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, and drafting of legal documents.

• Attend consultations, court proceedings, and mediations when required.

• Prepare and manage court bundles, indexing, filing, and document collation.

• Draft pleadings, affidavits, letters, contracts, and memoranda.

• Liaise with clients, counsel, and external stakeholders in a professional manner.

• Manage administrative tasks such as file management, document tracking, and diary updates.

• Conduct legal analysis and support litigation, conveyancing, or commercial matters (based on rotation or firm structure).

• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed LLB degree from a recognised institution.

• Must be eligible to register and commence articles in accordance with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent legal research and drafting ability.

• Attention to detail, professionalism, and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research platforms.

Preferred Attributes

• Interest in litigation, commercial law, or conveyancing.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to professional growth.