What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Interest Law Clerk (Summer 2025) position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON OR MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOLS ONLY.
YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE PUBLIC INTEREST INTERN PROGRAM AT YOUR LAW SCHOOL. YOU WILL BE INTERVIEWED AT THE UW LAW SCHOOL (INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY).
PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENTS WISHING TO WORK FOR THE CITY OF MADISON MUST ALSO COMPLETE THIS ONLINE APPLICATION.
THIS POSITION WILL BE A FULL-TIME POSITION DURING MAY - AUGUST, 2025.
The primary duties of the Law Clerk are to provide legal support services to the City Attorney's Office.
YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE PUBLIC INTEREST INTERN PROGRAM AT YOUR LAW SCHOOL. YOU WILL BE INTERVIEWED AT THE UW LAW SCHOOL (INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY).
PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENTS WISHING TO WORK FOR THE CITY OF MADISON MUST ALSO COMPLETE THIS ONLINE APPLICATION.
THIS POSITION WILL BE A FULL-TIME POSITION DURING MAY - AUGUST, 2025.
The primary duties of the Law Clerk are to provide legal support services to the City Attorney's Office.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Law Clerks work directly with attorneys performing legal research, writing memoranda of law, assisting in case preparation, and other related duties as may be necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in law school at either the University of Wisconsin - Madison or Marquette University.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology applicable to legal work.
- Knowledge of and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
- Ability to perform legal research, including using computer tools such as Westlaw or Lexis, within defined parameters.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to solicit pertinent information through interviews or the review of pertinent records.
- Ability to work independently in completing assignments.
- Ability to successfully work with multicultural communities.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to maintain adequate attendance.
Special Requirements
Interviews for this position will be scheduled and arranged through the Public Interest Program at the UW Law School.
The payroll title for this position is Professional Aide 1 (Hourly) - Represented
