Legal Intern
City of El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States
Education and Experience
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.
Responsibilities
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. Conduct legal research and provide support to the department staff, including research in 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.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L or 2L student). Proven ability to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. Knowledge of municipal law and related legal areas. Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent.
Benefits
This is a full‑time summer internship. Pay ranges depend on Law School level: L1- $23.00- $28.75 hourly; L2- $28.75- $34.50 hourly. Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submission.
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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.
Responsibilities
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. Conduct legal research and provide support to the department staff, including research in 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.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L or 2L student). Proven ability to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. Knowledge of municipal law and related legal areas. Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent.
Benefits
This is a full‑time summer internship. Pay ranges depend on Law School level: L1- $23.00- $28.75 hourly; L2- $28.75- $34.50 hourly. Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submission.
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