Governor's Summer Intern - DOR - Legal Services
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
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 Governor's Summer Internship Program:
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
About the Legal Services Internship:
The Legal Services team provides legal advice to the entire agency. The Legal Services team serves as in-house counsel for a thirty-billion-dollar enterprise in state and local tax. We ensure adherence to regulations in various state agreements, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and data sharing agreements (DSAs), while also negotiating professional services contracts, securing and maintaining legal compliance with said agreements, and handling real estate matters.
We are looking for two or three legal interns to join the team during the summer of 2026.
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.
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:
With this position, interns will have an excellent opportunity to work with DOR’s Legal Services team on a variety of legal issues. Duties for this position include:
- Reviewing and drafting contracts, settlement agreements, policies, and manuals.
- Reviewing agency correspondence for legal accuracy.
- Working closely with other divisions and executive staff at DOR.
- Researching state and federal laws.
- Writing memoranda.
- Reviewing and analyzing legal documents.
- Assisting in responding to public records requests.
- Monitoring and engaging in legal developments in the motor carrier services industry.
- Providing input and suggestions on best practices.
- Learning how DOR and state government operates.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
