Intern-Chief of Staff - DPW-Financial Services

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis is seeking a legal extern to assist the DPW Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator with contracts, real estate acquisitions and special projects.

The role involves legal research, drafting litigation documents, drafting contracts and supporting daily duties. Open to 1st–3rd year law students pursuing a JD, with a minimum 20 hours per week and an interest in a public-sector career.

Qualifications

• Open to 1st–3rd year law students pursuing a JD at an accredited law school.
• Preference for students who can commit to at least 20 hours per week.
• Interest in a public-sector career preferred.
• Working knowledge of Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues.
• Draft litigation documents, including memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery.
• Draft contracts and contract amendments.
• Assist in planning and management of special projects.
• Assist the Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator in daily duties and tasks.
• Assist other attorneys in the Office of Corporation Counsel as required.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Skills

Critical thinking

Oral and written communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctorate progress

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position is responsible for assisting the DPW Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator in a variety of legal and administrative tasks in relation to contracts, real estate acquisition and disposal and special projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Research legal issues.
• Draft litigation documents, including memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery.
• Draft contracts and contract amendments.
• Assists in the planning and management of special projects.
• Assists the Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator in daily duties and tasks.
• Assists other attorneys in the Office of Corporation Counsel as required.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Position is open to first, second and third year law students who are currently working toward a juris doctorate degree at an accredited law school.
• Preference will be given to those who can commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Preference will be given to those who are interested in a career in the public sector.
• Working knowledge of Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Work will be conducted in an office Setting.

This position is not eligible for benefits.