City of Johannesburg Invites Unemployed Graduates to Apply for the Paralegal Internships 2024

Closing Date: 29 April 2024
Job Type: Internship
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Internship Description

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Legal and Contracts Department is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Internships will run for 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 the 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 practitioners 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;