Candidate Attorney & Office Administrator (Sandton)

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Candidate Attorney who will also manage the day‑to‑day administration of our boutique corporate law practice in Sandton. This dual‑function, entry‑level position offers practical exposure to corporate and commercial law while handling office management tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Register and complete a Practical Vocational Training Contract with the Legal Practice Council and fulfil all related reporting requirements.
• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda and draft opinions, contracts, resolutions and other compliance documents.
• Assist with company secretarial matters, CIPC filings, board resolutions and maintenance of statutory records.
• Support due‑diligence, FICA compliance and client onboarding processes.
• Prepare briefs, court bundles and legal correspondence; attend meetings and supervised court appearances.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic matter files and monitor legal deadlines.
• Provide legal secretarial support to Partners, manage diaries, schedule meetings and handle correspondence.
• Oversee office supplies, cleaning services, staff leave records and reception duties.
• Assist with billing, timesheet capture and document filing.

Required profile

• Recent LLB graduate, professional and highly organised.
• Commercially minded with the ability to work across legal and administrative functions.
• Detail‑oriented and confident in a fast‑paced corporate law environment.

Required skills

• Legal research and drafting.
• Company secretarial and CIPC filing knowledge.
• FICA compliance and client onboarding.
• Diary and office administration.

What we offer

• Practical exposure to corporate and commercial law.
• Opportunity to complete the LPC training contract.
• Experience in both legal practice and office management.