Legal YES Internship (Multiple Opportunities) at FEM (Multiple Locations)

FEM is pleased to announce multiple opportunities under its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, geared specifically toward providing foundational career exposure within corporate operations. As a major financial services organization committed to economic inclusion, FEM partners with the national YES initiative to provide unemployed South African youth with transformative 12-month workplace assignments designed to drastically improve career sustainability.

These positions offer invaluable corporate immersion within legal and compliance support functions. Interns work alongside experienced legal and administrative specialists, learning statutory standards, corporate administrative protocols, and legal document coordination. This hands-on environment ensures that participants transition smoothly from academic learning to professional corporate environments.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Assist legal and administrative staff with filing, indexing, and archiving sensitive corporate legal records.
• Support the drafting of routine correspondence, templates, and basic legal compliance documentation.
• Conduct preliminary verifications and assist with tracking contract workflows and statutory documentation.
• Perform general clerical duties including minute taking, calendar coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Adhere strictly to corporate compliance mandates, data confidentiality policies, and company standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Ethical mindset with an appreciation for regulatory compliance, accuracy, and client confidentiality.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills with strong reading comprehension.
• A proactive approach to workplace problem-solving paired with a receptive, learning-focused attitude.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining quality and meticulous attention to legal detail.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Interns benefit from comprehensive on-the-job mentorship provided by experienced corporate practitioners. Through weekly feedback sessions and milestone evaluations, participants develop practical competency in corporate administration and paralegal duties, laying a solid foundation for future progression into paralegal, legal assistant, or compliance administrator roles.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an administrative intern role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R4,500 – R9,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply

• YES - Legal Intern
  🔖 Ref: dwimrg
• YES - Marketing Intern
  🔖 Ref: ke6f4b
• YES - Health & Safety Intern
  🔖 Ref: oeyvs2

• South African citizenship with a valid South African ID document
• Valid Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
• Currently unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• Belong to an employment equity designated group
• Preference will be given to candidates with a legal or paralegal qualification