Legal Intern
El Paso Water, El Paso, TX, United States
Salary
$47,840.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Pay per Law School Level
L1 – $23.00 to $28.75 hourly
L2 – $28.75 to $34.50 hourly
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
U1312-0426
Department
ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and at least one (1) year of law school. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L or 2L students).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Provide legal support under the direct supervision of attorneys and paralegals. Work closely with the City Attorney’s Office to support the municipality’s legal projects and initiatives. Assist with research, drafting, and review of documents while gaining practical experience in public sector law and case management.
Typical Duties
Conduct legal research on municipal law, Texas statutes, local ordinances, land use, public safety, environmental regulation, procurement, employment law, federal issues, and administrative procedures.
Draft internal legal memoranda, motions, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.
Assist attorneys with contract review, code drafting, and policy analysis.
Support the litigation department in all facets of state and federal civil litigation, including drafting motions and pleadings, discovery review, investigations, and attending court hearings.
Observe City Council meetings, board and commission hearings, municipal court proceedings, and administrative hearings.
Analyze proposed legislation affecting municipal operations and assist attorneys in developing legal recommendations.
Complete other tasks that support the City’s legal and policy objectives.
Contact
Employer: City of El Paso
Address: 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-212-0045
Website: http://www.elpasotexas.gov
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$47,840.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Pay per Law School Level
L1 – $23.00 to $28.75 hourly
L2 – $28.75 to $34.50 hourly
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
U1312-0426
Department
ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and at least one (1) year of law school. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L or 2L students).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
General Purpose
Provide legal support under the direct supervision of attorneys and paralegals. Work closely with the City Attorney’s Office to support the municipality’s legal projects and initiatives. Assist with research, drafting, and review of documents while gaining practical experience in public sector law and case management.
Typical Duties
Conduct legal research on municipal law, Texas statutes, local ordinances, land use, public safety, environmental regulation, procurement, employment law, federal issues, and administrative procedures.
Draft internal legal memoranda, motions, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.
Assist attorneys with contract review, code drafting, and policy analysis.
Support the litigation department in all facets of state and federal civil litigation, including drafting motions and pleadings, discovery review, investigations, and attending court hearings.
Observe City Council meetings, board and commission hearings, municipal court proceedings, and administrative hearings.
Analyze proposed legislation affecting municipal operations and assist attorneys in developing legal recommendations.
Complete other tasks that support the City’s legal and policy objectives.
Contact
Employer: City of El Paso
Address: 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-212-0045
Website: http://www.elpasotexas.gov
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