Legal Intern

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

State of North Carolina seeks a Legal Intern in the Office of the State Auditor's Legal Affairs Division in Raleigh for Spring 2027. You will review documents for QA, draft legal memorandums, and assist in legal research, with opportunities to observe court proceedings.

Open to current 2L/3L law students with a minimum 3.0 GPA; proficiency in MS Office and LexisNexis/Westlaw is preferred; law review experience is a plus. Competitive hourly rate; in-office internship.

Qualifications

• Current second year or third year law student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient use of LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Law review or journal experience is considered a plus.

Responsabilités

• Review documentation for quality assurance.
• Draft legal memorandums.
• Assist in legal research.
• Attend and observe court proceedings when possible.

Connaissances

MS Office

Legal research

Law review experience (plus)

Formation

2L/3L law student, 3.0 GPA

Outils

LexisNexis/Westlaw

Description du poste

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Ever wondered how laws and policies shape the way government serves the public?
Are you interested in learning how a General Counsel supports a government agency?

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor seeks an inquisitive and committed law student to serve as a Legal Intern in our Legal Affairs Division. Through this internship you will gain practical experience and insight into the role of an attorney in a state government agency.

During this internship you will review documentation for quality assurance, draft legal memorandums, and assist in legal research. Legal interns may also have the opportunity to attend and observe court proceedings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Qualifications

• Current second year or third year law student with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient use of LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
• While not required, law review or journal experience is considered a plus

Program Details

• Spring 2027
• Competitive hourly rate
• Supervised performance of work on a variety of legal projects
• Internship will be hosted in the Raleigh office

Application Deadline: Friday, October 30th, 2026

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Monday, November 30, 2026

For questions, contact [e-mail]

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.