Candidate Attorney

Maluks; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice firm in Gauteng seeks motivated candidate attorneys for a two-year article program. Candidates will gain practical experience in various legal practice areas and receive individual coaching and in-house training from senior associates. While permanent placement is not guaranteed, exceptional candidates may be considered for full-time employment after the program. Applications must be submitted by March 15 for consideration in the following year.

Benefits

Hands-on training with directors

In-house practical legal training

Examination support for competency-based exams

Career counselling and coaching

Qualifications

• Candidate attorneys must be highly motivated.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• A detail-oriented, systematic approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year article contract with potential for full-time employment.
• Gain practical experience across different legal practice areas.
• Participate in an in-house practical training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solver

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Copy of qualifications obtained

Job description

Overview

Candidate attorneys looking to complete their articles can be guaranteed a practical, hands‑on experience at Maluks.

Practical experience is the second most important factor to have after obtaining your degree.

At Maluks, we look to appoint the right people. If you are highly motivated and proven to have an entrepreneurial flare, send us your application.

Article Duration

Maluks offers a two‑year article contract, with consideration for full‑time employment if the candidate has proven themselves.

Permanent Placement

Permanent placement is not guaranteed, but the firm will consider exceptional candidate attorneys in order to organically grow our legal talent from within.

Practical Work Experience

Candidate attorneys are exposed to different practice areas on a rotation basis, giving them exposure to the legal services the firm offers.

Application Requirements

• Application must reach us by 15 March of the current year to be considered for the following year.
• Copy of your ID
• Matric Certificate
• Copies of qualifications obtained
• Driver's License (not compulsory)

Candidate Requirements

• Highly motivated
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solver
• Time‑management and systematic approach
• Detail‑oriented

Benefits & Training

• Hands‑on training with directors
• In‑house practical legal training facilitated by senior associates and directors
• Examination support for competency‑based exams
• Bi‑annual rotation programme within different practice areas
• Focus on collaboration between candidate attorneys to reach their personal and professional goals
• Individual career counselling and coaching