Candidate Attorney - 2027-2029 - 2 Years

The PJD Law Firm; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PLT contribution

Performance bonuses

Director access

Company car

Paid study days

Travel reimbursements

Paperless training

AI training

Laptop provided

Practice management training

Job summary

The PJD Law Firm is seeking a Candidate Attorney for 2027–2029, based in Edenvale and Kempton Park, South Africa. The role provides exposure to various departments through rotations and direct involvement in drafting, court appearances, and client liaison.

You will travel to courts, sheriffs, and client meetings, assist with billing, and contribute to articles and blogs while gaining practical experience under senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• South African citizenship is required.
• LLB degree complete.
• Proximity to office will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with drafting correspondence, court- and corporate- documents.
• Travel to and from clients, sheriff, courts, etc.
• Run own minor matters.
• Court, Commission, & Tribunal appearances.
• Billing and collections on own matters.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, opponents.
• Produce articles and blogs.
• Candidates will rotate between departments/firms for more experience and exposure.

Education

LLB Degree complete

Job description

Candidate Attorney - 2027-2029 - 2 Years

Edenvale and Kempton Park, South Africa

• Assist attorneys with drafting correspondence, court- and corporate- documents.
• Travel to and from clients, sheriff, courts, etc.
• Run own minor matters
• Court, Commission, & Tribunal appearances
• Billing and collections on own matters
• Liaise with clients, authorities, opponents
• Produce articles and blogs.
• Candidates will rotate between departments/firms for more experience and exposure.

Requirements

South African Citizenship

LLB Degree complete.

Proximity to office shall be considered.

SASETTA Funding would be an advantage.

Benefits & Perks

• 50% contribution to the cost of your PLT;
• Monthly/Weekly performance bonuses
• Direct access to director;
• Access to company car;
• 2 days’ paid study per board exam;
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (other than travel to and from work) according to company policy;
• On the job training in paperless environment;
• Learn to leverage AI;
• Laptop based work; and
• Training in legal work and practice management;