Intern-Chief of Staff - DPW-Financial Services

About the Role

This position assists the DPW Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator with a variety of legal and administrative tasks related to contracts, real estate acquisition and disposal, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues.
• Draft litigation documents, including memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Draft contracts and contract amendments.
• Assist in the planning and management of special projects.
• Support 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 all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Open to first, second, and third-year law students currently pursuing a juris doctorate degree at an accredited law school.
• Preference given to candidates who can commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Preference given to those 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 skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Work will be conducted in an office setting.