Candidate Attorney

5 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Andrew Garratt Incorporated Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per year

Vacancy: Candidate Attorney / Final Year Law Student (Full-Time – Meyerton)

Firm Headquarters

: Rosebank, Johannesburg

Work Location

: Meyerton, Gauteng

Practice Areas

: General Litigation · Family Law · Commercial Litigation · Property Law · Intellectual Property Law · Structuring & Mergers · Commercial Law and Advising.

Firm Type

: Remote-first law firm. Note for training purposes, you will be expected to work from Meyerton for the first year.

Are you a passionate law student or candidate attorney ready to build your legal career across a diverse range of practice areas? Our boutique firm, headquartered in Rosebank, is seeking a full-time team member to be initially based in Meyerton. With our general practice spanning numerous industries, you'll gain hands-on experience in, amongst others, general litigation, family law, commercial disputes, and high-level drafting — while enjoying the long-term flexibility of a remote-first work culture.

We're looking for someone who's not only passionate about the law but also proactive, conscientious, self-motivated, and receptive to growth. If you thrive in a structured yet forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is for you.

What We're Looking For:

  • A law student (final year or postgraduate) or candidate attorney eligible for articles;
  • Diligent adherence to protocol and internal processes;
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and works independently;
  • Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous learning;
  • Conscientious, detail-oriented, and passionate about the law; and
  • Interest in litigation and commercial drafting across multiple legal domains.

What You'll Gain:

  • Exposure to,
    inter alia

, general and commercial litigation, family law matters, and contract drafting;
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys;
- Experience in remote legal practice and digital workflows; and
- A collaborative, values-driven team environment.

To help us get to know you better, please include a cover letter in which you answer to the following in your cover letter:

  1. In what stage of your legal studies or articles are you?
  2. Which of our practice areas most interests you, and why?
  3. Describe a situation where you demonstrated initiative or worked independently.
  4. Are you available to work full-time on-site in Meyerton for your first year?
  5. What excites you about the possibility of working in a remote-first law firm?
  6. Outside of your chosen careers in law, what else motivates you in life?

Please send your cover letter and CV with supporting documents to

Applications close on 14 November 2025.

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