City of Johannesburg: 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 Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Position Title: Paralegal Internship

Duration: 18 Months contract

Stipend: R9 043,21 pm

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:

1. the process of documents by receiving, recording and managing external legal correspondence, pleadings and any other court papers served on the City;
2. the management of Litigation by executing specific instructions;
3. applying laid down procedures;
4. 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;