City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship 2026

About City of Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is a metropolitan municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, and the country’s largest city by population. It serves as South Africa’s economic and financial hub, hosting major industries, corporate headquarters, and transport networks. The City of Johannesburg is responsible for delivering essential municipal services, promoting economic development, and improving the quality of life for residents across its diverse urban communities.

About the Internship

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.

Position Title: Paralegal Internship

Duration: 18 months contract

Department: Group Legal and Contracts

Remuneration:

1. Qualification completed: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
2. Enrolled as a 2nd - Final year student : R3 500.00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)

Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Role Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate;
• National Diploma or Degree in Law / LLB / Legal Assistance / Paralegal or related field
• No experience required

Skills and Competencies

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