Applications Open for the City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship Programme 2024

City of Johannesburg invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Paralegal Internship Programme 2024.

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Internship’s will run for  a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal assistance and administrative support to the Group Legal and Contracts department;
• Assist with research on relevant issues;
• Perform tasks associated with provision of general office support and administrative functions ;
• Assist the Litigation Directorate with:
  • The process of documents by receiving, recording and managing external legal correspondence, pleadings and any other court papers served on the City
  • The management of Litigation by executing specific instructions;
  • Applying laid down procedures;
  • Interacting with Directors, Deputy Directors , senior Legal Advisors , external legal practitioner and other service providers.

Requirements:

National Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6 or higher) in:

• Law
• Legal Assistance
• Paralegal
• or related field

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office applications) and email.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good people skills.
• Knowledge of litigation Management;
• Knowledge of Court processes and procedures

Duration: 18 Months contract

How to Apply

Click here to apply online for City of Johannesburg: Paralegal Internships 2024

Closing Date: 29 April 2024