Public Sector Legal Intern: Research, Drafting & Case Prep

Dona Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County seeks a legal research and writing support professional to assist attorneys and paralegals under supervision. You will conduct research, draft memoranda, and review documents to support public sector law and County workflows.

Responsibilities include assisting with client interviews, preparing summaries, and helping with litigation preparation. A law school education and strong written communication are required; passing background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of one year of law school at an accredited institution and current enrollment in a Juris Doctor program.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft written materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research under attorney direction and draft memoranda and summaries.
• Review documents for accuracy and provide feedback on legal issues for County meetings.
• Attend client interviews and prepare summaries; assist with litigation preparation as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Effective communication

Time management

Education

One year of law school

Tools

Online legal databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw)

Job description

Doña Ana County seeks a legal research and writing support professional to assist attorneys and paralegals under supervision. You will conduct research, draft memoranda, and review documents to support public sector law and County workflows.

Responsibilities include assisting with client interviews, preparing summaries, and helping with litigation preparation. A law school education and strong written communication are required; passing background checks are required.