Job Description
Job Posting Expiration: 5/19/25
Hourly Rate: $17.50
Hiring Department: Law
General Description
The City of Atlanta Department of Law hosts its annual Summer Internship Program. This program provides students who are interested in public sector law the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals while gaining knowledge and improving legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. It also offers participants the unique opportunity to gain experience in this multifaceted practice, including but not limited to:
- Assisting with the provision of legal advice and counsel services to various departments within the City;
- Learning civil litigation skills and assisting with trial preparation; and,
- Gaining transactional law experience by assisting Attorneys with legal research and drafting.
Essential Functions
Legal Research: Conducting research into legal cases, statutes, precedents, and other relevant topics.
Document Drafting: Assisting with drafting legal documents such as motions, briefs, and demand letters.
Case File Review: Reviewing and organizing case files, discovery materials, and other relevant information.
Court Attendance: Attending court hearings, depositions, and mediations with supervisors.
Administrative Support: Performing clerical tasks like filing, copying, and managing calendars.
Client Interaction: Attending and taking notes at various meetings, including but not limited to City Council and Committee meetings; various board, agency, and commission meetings; client meetings, internal departmental meetings, etc., as appropriate.
Other Tasks: Assisting with preparing for trials, organizing evidence, and performing other duties as assigned. Assisting with the provision of legal advice and counsel services to various departments within the City; Learning civil litigation skills and assisting with trial preparation.
Gaining transactional law experience by assisting Attorneys with research and drafting;
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Currently in high school or pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor’s or Juris Doctorate degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern. May also meet the eligibility requirements set forth for the City of Atlanta Summer Youth Employment Program as described at https://www.atlyearoftheyouth.com/syep-connect-with-us .
