Governor's Summer Intern - DOR Legal

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

48d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR): The Indiana Department of Revenue has served Indiana, its population, and the business community since 1947. Our more than 700 dedicated team members administer over 65 different tax types and annually process nearly $30 billion of tax revenue. We are a Top Workplace employer. About Summer Internships: The summer internship program allows participants to work with state agency officials and participate in co-curricular components to enrich their experiences. Interns spend at least 50 percent of their time on predetermined projects that enhance college-level skills and abilities. The co-curricular components of the program ensure competitive, reputable, and inclusive experiential learning. Interns participate in cohort weekly activities designed to enable: Professional growth and preparedness for the workforce upon graduation Exposure to many facets of state government Networking and camaraderie development among the cohort Salary: The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24 per hour for those with an earned bachelor's degree. A Day in the Life: An Legal Intern works with the Appeals Team to perform portions of a Hearing Officer / Attorney's duties in a closely supervised manner. Under the direction of attorney Dennis Pruitt, Senior Hearing Officer/Attorney, interns will: Attend administrative hearings. Conduct legal and factual pre-hearing research. Learn about the administrative hearing process. Draft written rulings, such as Letters of Findings, which get published in the Indiana Register. Interns may also perform research and writing for other areas of the Legal division on an as-needed basis. By performing these duties, interns will gain valuable experience in administrative law and procedure, legal research and writing, state and local tax theory, and statutory and regulatory interpretation. Additionally, we help interns make their writing clear and concise. This skill is invaluable to any attorney in any area of practice. The Appeals team duties will constitute approximately 90% of the intern's time with DOR's Legal division. The Appeals team duties will constitute most of the intern's time with DOR's Legal division. Depending on DOR's needs, the intern may spend some time reviewing various DOR Legal division functions such as: litigation, settlement, legislative proposals, and policy determinations. 2026 brings added work related to preparing for and administering a Tax Amnesty as established by Indiana's 2025 General Assembly. Our interns experience firsthand the legal practice related to a thirty-billion-dollar enterprise in state and local tax, while learning from attorneys with decades of experience and interacting with members from every branch of Indiana state government.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.
• Academic work in related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline.
• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Ability to conduct well-informed research.
• Ability to solve complex, critical problems.
• Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Attend administrative hearings.
• Conduct legal and factual pre-hearing research.
• Learn about the administrative hearing process.
• Draft written rulings, such as Letters of Findings, which get published in the Indiana Register.
• Perform research and writing for other areas of the Legal division on an as-needed basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees