Rule 9 Intern

Exciting Opportunity for Law Students! 

Are you a highly motivated law student eager to gain real-world legal experience this summer? The City of Auburn Legal Department is looking for a passionate Rule 9 Intern to join our dynamic team! This is your chance to work alongside experienced attorneys, step inside the courtroom, and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of municipal law.

As a Rule 9 Intern, you’ll work directly under the Deputy City Attorney, assisting the Civil Division and gaining valuable insight into the role of a City Attorney. While this position doesn’t involve direct criminal work, you’ll develop a strong understanding of criminal law, including procedures, policies, and operations. Expect hands-on exposure to legal forms, hearings, and interactions with our skilled support staff.

What makes this internship stand out?

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a city attorney operates
• Observe a full trial and participate in an exclusive debrief with the Chief Prosecutor
• Gain real legal experience that will set you apart in your career

Note: Please do not submit a resume, cover letter, or writing sample. Your primary duties in this role will include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and analyzing contracts to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Conducting in-depth legal research on civil matters to support ongoing cases and policy decisions
• Drafting legal correspondence and memoranda, offering legal advice in coordination with your supervisor
• Providing case updates and communicating directly with clients, strengthening your legal communication skills
• Observing court proceedings and hearings, gaining first-hand exposure to legal processes
• Assisting with policy development and legal strategy discussions
• Tackling additional projects and assignments as determined by the department’s caseload—each day offers a new challenge and learning opportunity!

To be eligible for a Rule 9 internship, you must meet the qualifications as outlined for a Licensed Legal Intern. Additional rules can be found here.

We are looking for students who:

• Will have completed two (2) years of law school by their start date 
• Possess strong legal research and writing skills
• Can demonstrate ability to work well with others in a fast-paced setting

We are asking for a commitment through our 10-week program, from June 16th - August 22nd. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program. If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process. 

Our core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. We are physically in the office every day, and you will have an assigned desk with a City issued computer! This position is not eligible for remote work, so you must be able to commit to being onsite to be considered for this role.

This summer launches our 3rd year of a formal internship program: Next Step, Auburn. You can learn more about what this means for you as an intern here!

The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows:

Postgraduates: Step 3 - $22.48

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. 
 
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.  No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.


READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all.  In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications.  For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process.  E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner.  As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.

Salary : $22