Company : City of Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing date: 29 April 2024
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:
- 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
- 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;
How to Apply
