Applications Open for the City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship Programme 2026

Applications Open for the City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship Programme 2026. The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department has an Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate;
• National Diploma in Law/Legal Assistance/Paralegal or related field (NQF level 6);
• No experience;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

Render comprehensive legal assistance to the Group Legal and Contracts Department
of the City related to the preparation and filing of documents, report writing and
undertaking research/ A Paralegal is also required to evaluate and assess all legal
matters, which are instituted against the City to ensure that any legal claims against the
Council, Municipal Entities, third parties and other stakeholders are minimized and that
the interests of the council are legally protected.

Key Learning Areas:

• Provide legal assistance and administrative support to the Group Legal and Contracts Department as well as Municipal Entities (MEs);
• Perform tasks associated with the provision of general office support and a telephonic service;
• Manage the litigation management unit by executing specific instructions and applying laid down procedures with regard to managing and coordinating the Litigation office by interacting with directors, deputy directors and legal advisors and externally with the legal practitioners and other service providers with regard to processing documents;
• Arrange and attend meetings for the litigation management unit and department, such as BSCs and BECs;
• Manage the litigation management administrative activities.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Good communication (verbal and written);
• Good people skills;
• Coordination skills

Core Competencies:

• Litigation Management;
• Court proceedings, processes and procedures.
  

How to Apply

Click HERE to apply

Closing Date: Monday, 08 JUNE 2026

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Kabelo Kgomosotho
Tel No: (011) 407 7644