ProBono.Org Internship Opportunity 2024

ProBono.Org Internship Opportunity 2024

ProBono.Org is an inde­pen­dent, client-based, non-profit legal clearinghouse, (with law clinic status), which secures private lawyers for indigent clients.

We pro­vid­e free legal ser­vices for the vul­ner­a­ble and mar­gin­alised, includ­ing, women, children and com­mu­ni­ties who suf­fer dis­crim­i­na­tion by rea­son of race, class, gen­der, and disability or by rea­son of social, economic and his­tor­i­cal cir­cum­stances.
We harness the enormous skill, might and strength of the South African private legal fraternity to cases and clients that we identify.
Our existence is a response to the lack of access to justice for people in South African who are unable to pay for their own private legal representation.Section 34 of our Constitution, giving everyone the right to have any dispute resolved by the application of law decided in a fair public hearing before a court, or… another independent and impartial tribunal or forum, has no meaning whatsoever, if a person is unable to afford representation. ProBono.Org has as its goal, the creation of sufficient free legal representation for all who need it.
ProBono.Org seeks to appoint an Intern, based in Pretoria.
Start date: 1 April 2024
Remuneration: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with persons seeking legal assistance
• Assess matters in terms of the ProBono.Org Criteria
• Work in conjunction with ProBonono.Org staff Attorneys on the best strategy to deal with matters, such as direct assistance, litigation, mediation or another form of legal intervention
• Prepare detailed briefs or memos for legal practitioners in matters that require pro bono legal assistance
• Manage all matters from time of consultation until such a matter is closed or referred to an Attorney or Advocate
• Maintain, build and enhance strong relationships with Attorneys, NGOs, CBOs, law clinics and other pro bono public interest law initiatives
• Write reports on matters to be used as part of ProBono.Org’s reporting and communication functions, including Facebook and website
• Attend workshops and seminars on behalf of ProBono.Org
• Facilitate community and Attorney workshops on behalf of ProBono.Org
• Conduct research
• Willingness to travel in and around Pretoria to clinics and for outreach and awareness programmes

Responsibilities:

• An appropriate legal qualification (LLB)
• Demonstrate interest in human rights work
• Proactive attitude, with enthusiasm for ProBono.Org’s mission and vision
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Writing and editing skills
• Interpersonal skills