Legal Intern

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Exposure to corporate legal department

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites applications for a Legal Intern to support the corporate legal department. You will assist with legal research, draft and review standard documents, and help maintain organized files while learning from experienced professionals.

The role offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on exposure to daily legal operations in Gauteng. A monthly stipend supports living expenses during the internship, with room to grow through proactive contribution.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Interest in corporate law and legal practice.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal officers with legal research on specific cases and general legal principles.
• Draft and review standard legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide administrative support, including organizing files and managing legal documentation.
• Attend legal meetings and take minutes as required.
• Support compliance by reviewing and updating internal policies.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information for legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

MS Office

Organization

Proactive attitude

Education

LLB degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a valuable Legal Intern opportunity within their busy legal department in Soweto . This internship provides practical experience across various legal functions, supporting the team in research, document preparation, and administrative tasks. It's an ideal chance for aspiring legal professionals to gain hands-on exposure to corporate legal practice. The successful intern will be eager to learn, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and contribute positively to the team's daily operations, working within the vibrant legal landscape of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist legal officers with legal research on specific cases and general legal principles.
• Help in drafting and reviewing standard legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide administrative support, including organizing files and managing legal documentation.
• Attend legal meetings and take minutes as required.
• Support compliance efforts by helping to review and update internal policies.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information for legal matters.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• A keen interest in corporate law and legal practice.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend to support living expenses during the internship.
• Valuable hands-on legal experience in a professional setting.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.
• Networking opportunities within the legal industry.
• Exposure to the daily workings of a corporate legal department in Soweto .