NATIONAL OFFICE

851 River View Park Street

Riverview Office Park

Halfway Gardens

Midrand 1685

Tel: 010 001 8500

Advert 15 of 2026 

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

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. 

Disclaimer: The LPC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Executive Committee: Adv Pule Seleka (SC) – Chairperson, Dr Llewelyn Curlewis - Deputy Chairperson, Adv Craig Watt-Pringle (SC), Mr Martus De Wet, Ms Nonduduzo Khanyile, Mr Sello Phajane, Adv. Matshoge Chabedi (SC), Acting Executive Officer: Ms. Pearl Arnold Mfusi