What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Law Clerk position at Springfield Public Schools?
Position Purpose / Summary : This is a legal department internship position assisting in the Legal Services Office for the City of Springfield Public Schools, with the primary areas of concentration in the fields of litigation, municipal and education law.
Essential Functions :
- Assisting the Chief School Counsel in preparing court documents, researching the law on a multitude of litigation matters, and general contract matter.
- Providing administrative support for legal staff in researching the law to provide opinions to the Chief School Counsel, department heads and the Superintendent.
- Drafting legal memoranda and pleadings and providing support to Chief Legal Counsel and the departments Senior Legal Analyst / Paralegal.
- Performing related clerical support as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education and Experience :
A student currently enrolled in the second year of an accredited law school.
Salary and hours :
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Salary : $25
