Intern-Legal

City of St. George; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of St. George's Legal Department seeks a part-time Legal Intern to provide administrative support, legal research and writing assistance to attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office.

You will gain exposure to civil and criminal law and may draft memoranda, review ordinances, attend meetings, and assist prosecutors and staff under supervision. Eligible candidates are high school seniors currently enrolled in college or law school, in good standing, and able to maintain a Utah driver’s

Qualifications

• High school senior; pursuing college or law school, in good standing.
• Must have no terminations for cause and strong work ethic.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license throughout the internship.

Responsibilities

• Drafts responses to motions by reading motions, researching case laws, contacting agencies.
• Draft appeals and responses by reviewing documents and researching files.
• Interview clients and witnesses, provide translation or interpretation as needed.
• Drafts legal memoranda and maintains case records for accuracy.
• Assist in department operations and research for special projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school senior

College/university or law school enrollment

JD pursuit (law student)

Job description

Posting number: 202600150

Department: LEGAL

Division: LEGAL

Job classification: Legal Intern

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

Summary

Provides administrative assistance, legal research and writing support to attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office with the purpose of gaining knowledge in civil law or criminal law prosecution. May conduct online municipal code and ordinance research, draft memoranda, attend meetings, communicate with other city staff, perform data entry, assist prosecution staff, and support the attorneys/prosecutors and Risk Manager with their duties, as directed by the City Attorney or her designee.

Examples of duties

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

1. Drafts responses to motions by reading motions, searching for similar responses and case laws, making changes, and contacting the police department, attorneys and other agencies.
2. Draft appeals and responses by reading documents, researching files, books, computer, and making phone calls.
3. May perform related duties by interviewing clients and witnesses, providing translation or interpretation and making field investigations and/or taking photographs.
4. Drafts legal memorandum and maintains records by retrieving pertinent records for cases and checking for accuracy.
5. Assists in a variety of department operations by performing duties related to special projects, assignments, as well as research and compilation of documentation.
6. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment with comfortable working conditions working with computers and office equipment. Handling of light weights. May include sitting for extended periods of time, standing, and walking. Considerable exposure to stressful situations because of human behavior, a large workload and continually recurring deadlines. Contact with defendants, witnesses, victims, police officers, attorneys, and the public, in person and over the telephone.

Qualifications

Education:High school students must be in their senior year. Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or law school seeking a juris doctor degree, and have completed at a minimum the freshman (college/university) or 1L (law school) year. Must be in good standing and not on academic or other probation.
Experience: Demonstrated positive work experience with no terminations for cause (college/university/law school). Volunteer service and community involvement a plus.
Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license and it must be maintained throughout the internship.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer programs and equipment.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operation of the Legal Department and of outside agencies.
• Understand administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Maintain effective relationship with those contacted in the scope of work.
• Gain familiarity with and knowledge of court procedures.
• Learn legal research, interview witnesses, and organize information.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain schedules