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Candidate Attorney
Job summary
A reputable law firm in Cape Town is seeking a Candidate Attorney to gain hands-on experience in family law litigation. The role offers direct mentorship from experienced practitioners and early exposure to court procedures. Candidates must possess a completed LLB degree and be registered as a Candidate Legal Practitioner. This challenging position requires strong communication skills and a genuine interest in family law. The firm promotes a supportive professional environment focused on development and growth.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Completed LLB degree required.
- Registrable as a Candidate Legal Practitioner with the Legal Practice Council.
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle essential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research on family law legislation and case law.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings and affidavits.
- Assist in High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation.
- Attend court proceedings and client consultations.
- Manage case files and ensure compliance with court rules.
Skills
Education
Do you have an amiable personality that works very well in understanding people to be the right fit for our client’s family law practice?
This position, based in De Waterkant / CPT CBD will work closely with directors and associates, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of family law litigation and advisory work, with the objective of qualifying as an admitted legal practitioner.
Our career opportunity is suited to a candidate who is emotionally intelligent, detail-oriented and genuinely interested in family law and client-focused legal practice.
Requirements:
- Completed LLB degree
- Registrable as a Candidate Legal Practitioner with the Legal Practice Council
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans will be an advantage
- Sound computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple matters
- Professional, proactive and willing to learn
- Genuine interest in family law and litigation
- Conduct in-depth research on legislation, case law and legal principles relevant to all family law matters
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, notices, settlement agreements, parenting plans and correspondence
- Assist with drafting heads of argument and court-ready documents
- Assist in High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation
- Prepare trial bundles, chronologies, and court files
- Attend consultations with counsel and assist in briefing
- Attend client consultations, take instructions and assist with managing client expectations in sensitive and often high-conflict matters
- Maintain professional, empathetic and ethical client communication
- Attend court proceedings regularly
- Appear in the Magistrates’ Court, Regional Court and other lower courts once entitled to a right of appearance
- Manage and maintain case files and diaries
- Ensure compliance with court rules, filing deadlines and internal procedures
- Communicate with correspondents, sheriffs, court officials and counsel
- Complete compulsory Practical Vocational Training (PVT) / Practical Legal Training (PLT) and comply with all Legal Practice Council requirements
- Hands-on exposure to family law litigation and practice
- Direct mentorship and supervision from experienced family law practitioners
- Early and meaningful court exposure
- A supportive professional environment focused on development and growth
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