City of Johannesburg: Paralegal Internships 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