Legal Intern: Contracts & Projects Support

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

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.