Job title : Candidate Attorney (Fixed-Term Contract)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 14, 2025
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Duties and Responsibilities :
Legal Services, community engagement, social responsiveness
Manage all matters from time of consultation until such time as a matter is litigated, closed or referred.Consult with clients and offer legal advice and guidance to clients.Draft pleadings and correspondences.Research the law and draft legal opinions.Maintain relationships with clients and keep them updated on their matters.Attend to court matters including appearances in court.Remain abreast of developments in the legal and policy environments.Indexing and Pagination of court files.Preparation for court.General admin (office and court) including follow up calls, reminders of consults, filing and serving etc.Engaging with law students (as part of their clinical law experience);Assist the Supervising Attorney with the monitoring of students performing work integrated learning in the Law Clinic.Attending community workshops and Advice Desks.Draft registers and reports for Advice DesksPrepare posters for marketing purposes and to advertise for Advice Desks.Draft registers for Advice Desks to keep a record of each client / matter.Assist with student feedback and correction of tasks.Attend events hosted by the School of Law e.g. the Law Careers Fair.Attend events hosted by the Law Clinic.Engage with the Juridical Society.Minimum Qualification Requirements :
Minimum of a law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.Law / Legal jobs