Intern (Legal) Seasonal
About The Position
The Chicago Park District’s Summer Legal Intern Program provides opportunities for law students to work on substantive legal assignments under the supervision of a Park District attorney. Performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda; draft motions; review discovery; prepare for and attend depositions and court hearings; draft and review contracts and other legal documents in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to personal injury, labor and employment, procurement, real estate and municipal financing; and participate in other litigation or transactional matters as assigned. Work in a professional environment, building workplace skills and gaining valuable experience in preparation for future employment. A law student with a license under Supreme Court Rule 711 may appear before the court under the supervision of a Park District attorney.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a law school or legal graduate program
- Citizen or national of the United States, or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, analysis and writing
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and meet work deadlines
- Willingness to complete other administerial and clerical work as needed
- Proof of current enrollment and resume
- Proof of Chicago residency at the start of program
Nice To Haves
- Student in good academic standing who has completed their second year of law school
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Students with an interest in Labor and Employment Law are especially encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda
- Draft motions
- Review discovery
- Prepare for and attend depositions and court hearings
- Draft and review contracts and other legal documents in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to personal injury, labor and employment, procurement, real estate and municipal financing
- Participate in other litigation or transactional matters as assigned
- Work in a professional environment, building workplace skills and gaining valuable experience in preparation for future employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
