Are you an advocate for social justice, accountability and transparency?
Are you keen to work with a small team of lawyers, researchers, and civil society activists?
Open Secrets is hiring a legal intern to join our small, dedicated team based in Cape Town.
This is an opportunity to contribute to efforts to hold corporations and individuals profiting from economic crime to account, use the law to challenge private sector impunity, and seek redress for the victims of human rights abuses linked to economic crime and ultimately create a more just society. We’re a small team that works closely together, values sharing thoughts and ideas, and is committed to equality and solidarity. At Open Secrets we use investigative research, advocacy, and the law to hold people and institutions who abuse power to account.
See more at:
www.opensecrets.org.za | Twitter: @OpenSecretsZA | LinkedIn: Open Secrets ZA
The position of legal intern is envisaged as a full-time position based at Community House in Salt River, Cape Town. Open Secrets is currently combining remote work with time in the office.
Contract Period: Starting November 2022 (or sooner) for a six-month contract period based at Community House in Salt River, Cape Town.
Remuneration: R15,000.00 per month.
Primary Responsibilities
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Assist with researching aspects of the law and assisting with developing legal strategies based on research, summarise research findings and draft internal legal opinions and memorandums.
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Assisting with drafting letters and other documents.
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Help with drafting reports and related occasional articles for our website, social media platforms, and legal journals.
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Collaborate across Open Secrets work areas as needed, including advocacy and general administrative and logistical support as needed.
Ideal Candidate
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Strong work ethic (thorough, thoughtful and able to manage deadlines), integrity and a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as being a committed team player; with an inquisitive mind who values collaboration.
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LLB with interests that include issues such as corporate/commercial /procurement/administrative law and human rights. Post-graduate studies in law (LLM or MPhil or higher degree – either completed or completing) would be an advantage.
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Strong research, writing and organisational skills. Attention to detail.
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Strong command of basic Microsoft Office Suite programmes (Word, Excel, etc.).
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Familiar and comfortable with using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis.
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Able to work through an intersectional lens.
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Historically disadvantaged applicants are encouraged to apply.
