The City of Johannesburg is inviting qualifying students and graduates from Johannesburg communities to apply for its 2026 Paralegal Internship Programme within the Group Legal and Contracts Department. This internship provides practical legal and administrative workplace training for unemployed youth seeking experiential learning in the legal field. Apply below.
Application Deadline: 8th June 2026
About the City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship:
The internship programme forms part of the City’s youth development and workplace training initiative aimed at equipping students and graduates with practical exposure in government legal operations.
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in litigation support, legal administration, research, document management, and municipal legal processes within the Group Legal and Contracts Department.
This opportunity is specifically intended for residents of Johannesburg communities.
Type: Internship
Who Can Apply for City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship:
To qualify for the internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- National Diploma in Law, Legal Assistance, Paralegal, or related qualification (NQF Level 6)
- No prior work experience required
- Must be a resident of Johannesburg
- Must not have previously participated in an internship programme unrelated to their qualification
Internship Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will assist the Group Legal and Contracts Department with legal and administrative support functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with legal research and report writing
- Preparing and filing legal documentation
- Providing administrative support within the department
- Supporting litigation management processes
- Coordinating meetings and departmental activities
- Managing legal records and office procedures
- Assisting with communication between legal practitioners and municipal stakeholders
Interns will also gain exposure to court procedures, litigation management systems, and municipal legal operations.
Key Learning Areas
The programme focuses on practical legal workplace experience, including:
- Legal administration
- Litigation management
- Office coordination
- Legal document processing
- Municipal legal procedures
- Telephone and client support services
- Meeting coordination and reporting
This experiential training helps graduates build workplace readiness and improve employability within both public and private legal sectors.
Skills and Competencies Required
Applicants should possess the following competencies:
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Coordination and organisational abilities
- Understanding of court procedures and litigation processes
Who is Ideal?
This internship is ideal for:
- Unemployed law or paralegal graduates
- Students needing workplace exposure for qualification purposes
- Johannesburg youth seeking government internship opportunities
- Candidates interested in municipal legal administration careers
Because no previous experience is required, this opportunity is suitable for entry-level applicants seeking their first professional legal environment exposure.
Which Countries are Eligible: South Africa
To Be Taken At: City of Johannesburg (Braamfontein)
Value of City of Johannesburg Paralegal Internship:
R10,109.86 per month (graduates) or R3,500 per month (2nd-year students)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Programme: Up to 18 months
How to Apply:
Applicants must also prepare certified supporting documents including:
- Certified ID copy
- Certified qualification or academic records
- Updated CV
Applications must be submitted online only.
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