Candidate Attorney

Position: Candidate Attorney (2026)Location: Port Elizabeth office – TRM Tax Attorneys, Gqeberha (PE)  About UsTRM Tax Attorneys is a specialist tax law firm, combining legal and accounting expertise to deliver practical solutions. We pride ourselves on service excellence, teamwork and technical proficiency. As part of our national footprint, our Port Elizabeth office offers high-quality tax-law work within a collaborative environment.  Role OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and ambitious Candidate Attorney to join our Port Elizabeth team starting in 2026. In this role you will work closely with senior tax attorneys and advisors across a wide range of tax-law matters. This presents an excellent opportunity to begin a career in specialist tax law.  Candidate ProfileEssential qualifications & attributes:LLB (or equivalent) degree complete.Strong academic record and demonstrable interest in tax law.Excellent legal-research, analytic and drafting skills.Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex tax law issues in plain language.Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team, and independently with initiative and accountability.High levels of professionalism, integrity and client-service orientation.Eagerness to learn and develop a specialist tax-law practice.Desirable (but not required):Exposure to tax-law topics (e.g., VAT, customs & excise, income tax, tax dispute resolution)  How to ApplyDO NOT APPLY VIA LINKEDIN. Please submit the following via email to jody@trmlaw.co.za with the subject line: “Candidate Attorney 2026 – Port Elizabeth”Cover letter explaining your interest in tax law and why you wish to join TRM Tax Attorneys (Port Elizabeth)Detailed CV (including internships/articles, and referees)Full academic recordCertified copies of your degree(s) and admission status (or eligibility)Application deadline: 30 November 2025 via email ONLY.