LEGAL INTERN

City of Cary, NC • Cary, NC

350d

About The Position

Cary's Legal Department is offering a 10-week, paid Summer Internship for law students who have completed their second year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an accredited law school. The summer internship is available from late May through early August. Applicants must be able to work a minimum of six weeks, up to 30 hours per week, to be considered. Cary's three-attorney office serves as in-house counsel to the Town, a municipal corporation embodied by a seven-member Town Council, staffed by over 1,200 full time employees, and home to over 180,000 people. Our office advises the Town Council and staff on a myriad of legal matters that span equally numerous practice areas, including contracts, constitutional law, land use law, litigation, local government law (public records, open meetings, etc.), and real property.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
• Completed second year of law school (or equivalent for part-time students)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and anticipate how an issue may affect the Town
• Ability to present complex ideas effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills under the supervision of an attorney
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, Adobe, and legal research programs such as Westlaw or LexisNexis

Nice To Haves

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A positive attitude
• A desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents
• Attend meetings alongside attorneys where legal guidance may be needed
• Attend meetings of the Town Council and various appointed citizen boards (Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Adjustment, etc.)

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Practical experience in public sector law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees