Trainee Legal Officer: (6-month contract) x 14 – 24 June

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Advert 15 of 2026
External

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) invites qualified and recently admitted legal practitioners to
apply for the following vacant position.

Vacancy : Trainee Legal Officer: (6-month contract) x 14
Provincial Office : Gauteng (Pretoria)
Ref No : GP06/2026
CTC Salary Package : R15 000 all-inclusive package per month

Important Note
This position is aimed at recently admitted legal practitioners wishing to gain experience in a
regulatory environment. Appointment will be for a period of six months, with the possibility (at
the discretion of the LPC) to extend the appointment once-off for a further six months.

Minimum Appointment Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• Law Degree (NQF Level 8)
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate within the last six (6) months
• Knowledge of the Legal Practice Act, No. 28 of 2014, Section 109 Regulations, Rules of the
  Legal Practice Council, Code of Conduct for Legal Practitioners, Candidate Legal
  Practitioners and Juristic Entities.

Skills & Competencies
Communication, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Accuracy, Legal Research, Critical
Thinking, Problem Solving, Integrity, Investigation and Analysis, Deadline Driven, Report Writing,
Team Player, Time Management, Ability to Work Under Pressure.

Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be placed at one of the core operational departments of the LPC.
The expected duties may include the following:
Assist in assessing and monitoring compliance with the Legal Practice Act, Regulations, Rules
and Code of Conduct, Administer applications, registrations, admissions, practical vocational
training contracts and related statutory processes, Review practitioner and firm records and
identify non-compliance, Maintain regulatory databases and records, Assist with Fidelity Fund
Certificate and related compliance processes, Monitor the smooth running of examination
processes, Assess complaints and allegations of misconduct, Gather, analyse and evaluate
evidence and documentation, Conduct investigations into professional misconduct and
regulatory non-compliance, Prepare investigation reports and recommendations, Conduct
inspections and follow-up investigations where required, Prepare agendas, reports and
submissions for committees, Participate in Investigating Committees, Disciplinary Committees
and other regulatory structures, Assist in formulating charges where applicable, Present findings
and evidence before committees and other regulatory bodies under supervision, Record and
communicate decisions and outcomes, Conduct risk assessments relating to legal practices,
Assist with curatorship administration and court-ordered interventions, Provide guidance to legal
practitioners, candidate legal practitioners and members of the public, Respond to enquiries and
consultations, Prepare reports, memoranda and correspondence, Maintain accurate records and
case files, Facilitate communication with courts, government departments and other
stakeholders.

The Legal Practice Council shall apply the Employment Equity targets prescribed under
the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, and those in force at the time of appointment,
when considering candidates for this position.

NB: Interested and suitably qualified persons may send their applications, indicating the
position they are applying for and the reference number on the subject line, for the
attention of:

Gauteng: Ms Tumelo Motseo: HR Officer Recruitmentgp@lpc.org.za: Contact number:
012 338 5825

Kindly submit a recently updated comprehensive CV, as well as copies of all
qualifications (s) (Matric and Admission, where applicable) Certificate must be attached),
a copy of ID and a driver’s license (where applicable). All appointments are subject to a vetting process and must yield positive results. The processing of your personal
information by the Legal Practice Council will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4
of 2013. Shortlisted candidates for some positions may undergo assessments to evaluate
their competencies. Please note that correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted
candidates. if you do not receive any response within 30 days from the closing date of the
advert, consider your application not successful.

Closing date for applications is 06 July 2026; late applications will not be considered.

We wish you all the best with your applications