What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at Waukesha County, WI?
Description
The Waukesha County Office of Corporation Counsel is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic summer legal intern to join our team for the 2025 academic summer break. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical legal experience in a government setting. The intern will work closely with experienced attorneys on various legal matters, gaining exposure to diverse areas of the law. The ideal start date would be on or around May 19, 2025.
Applicants must have completed a Legal Research and Writing course in law school. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in municipal law and litigation. The position requires a commitment of 25-30 hours per week, with potential for additional hours.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our website at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/jobs. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Example of Duties
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application but not in lieu of completing the employment application in its entirety.
All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.
No benefits available for this position.
01
Are you currently enrolled and attending an ABA-approved law school?
Have you completed a legal research and writing course in law school?
Have you attached the requisite cover letter and resume?
Do you understand that the work will be performed only at the County's worksite in Waukesha, Wisconsin? There are no remote or hybrid options for this internship.
The Waukesha County Office of Corporation Counsel is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic summer legal intern to join our team for the 2025 academic summer break. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical legal experience in a government setting. The intern will work closely with experienced attorneys on various legal matters, gaining exposure to diverse areas of the law. The ideal start date would be on or around May 19, 2025.
Applicants must have completed a Legal Research and Writing course in law school. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in municipal law and litigation. The position requires a commitment of 25-30 hours per week, with potential for additional hours.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our website at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/jobs. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Example of Duties
- Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues.
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys.
- Candidates must currently be attending an ABA-approved law school.
- Candidates must have completed a Legal Research and Writing course in law school.
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application but not in lieu of completing the employment application in its entirety.
All communication regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.
No benefits available for this position.
01
Are you currently enrolled and attending an ABA-approved law school?
- Yes
- No
Have you completed a legal research and writing course in law school?
- Yes
- No
Have you attached the requisite cover letter and resume?
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that the work will be performed only at the County's worksite in Waukesha, Wisconsin? There are no remote or hybrid options for this internship.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
