Ascend Intern - City Attorney

City of Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls Township (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sioux Falls offers a 2027 summer internship for a current ABA-accredited law student. The intern will assist with legal research, writing, analysis, document drafting, and review while attending city council and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with organization leadership across City departments, investigation of discrimination-related facts, and communicating with the public about basic legal rights and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and proper citation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Assist with document drafting and review.
• Attend city council and departmental meetings.
• Collaborate with City leadership across departments.
• Investigate facts relating to discrimination claims.
• Communicate with the public about basic legal rights and responsibilities.
• Attend on-site tours to learn about processes.

Skills

Legal research

Citation

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABA accredited law school (J.D. candidate)

Job description

Job Summary

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hire candidates as they see fit.

• Assist with legal research, writing, and analysis
• Assist with document drafting and review
• Attend various city council and departmental meetings
• Work collaboratively with organization leadership across all City departments
• Investigate facts relating to discrimination claims
• Communicate with members of the public regarding basic legal rights and responsibilities
• Attend on-site tours and opportunities to learn about various processes and functions within the City
• This is a 2027 summer internship

Minimum Qualifications

• Students currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a full-time student.
• Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient at legal research and proper citation.