Team Kentucky Internship Program - General Government - Division of Advocacy

State of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY

66d • $16,444 - $19,096

About The Position

The Team Kentucky Internship Program brings talented and motivated college students into the world of public service. The program provides meaningful and relevant work experience, professional development activities, and offers interns networking opportunities with other interns across the Commonwealth, all while working alongside program and field professionals, state government leaders. The Team Kentucky Internship Program is a prestigious and competitive program; therefore, interested applicants must complete an online application and be vetted through an interview process. Those selected for the program will perform valuable work in our state agencies.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
• Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire
• Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program
• Must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026

Nice To Haves

• Proficient skills and extensive knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis
• Ability to document evidence in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in team settings

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing administrative appeals
• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal arguments
• Work with staff attorneys on their pending cases
• Perform legal research to assist staff attorneys with issues in their active cases

Benefits

• Hourly wage for undergraduate students: $16.444
• Hourly wage for graduate students: $19.096
• Additional compensation ($1/hour) for each year that they return as an Intern after previously completing the program
• Eligible for overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed