Governor's Summer Intern - DWD Legal
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 diverse 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.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
We strengthen Indiana by understanding workforce needs, aligning resources, and providing access to services that empower Hoosiers to thrive in a changing economy.
Role Overview:
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. The legal intern supports attorneys in the Legal Division by assembling and organizing information for legal documents, researching law, assembling case materials, and writing reports and memoranda.
Salary Statement:
The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Researches legal issues by studying statutes, regulations, federal guidance materials, and court opinions.
- Prepares legal memoranda.
- Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings.
- Assembles case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence.
- Maintains own calendar by entering and updating requirements, hearing dates, and meetings.
- Keeps all client information, attorney work product, and personal information of individuals and organizations confidential pursuant to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Participates in various Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship Program activities.
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:
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment in an ABA-approved law school (or a law degree conferred by an ABA-approved law school) and the completion of at least one semester of law school coursework.
- Experience with legal research.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- The ability to work well under pressure and to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent assignments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to exercise discretion appropriately, providing tactful and diplomatic customer service.
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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
