Job Information
CITY OF SOUTH BEND NB-SH-Intern-Legal Legal Department Summer Intern in South Bend, Indiana
NB-SH-Intern-Legal Legal Department Summer Intern
Open Date
12/20/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time
Seasonal
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining
Non-Bargaining
Division
Legal
Location
Legal
Reports To
City Attorney
Schedule
M-F 8am-5pm
Pay Rate
$25/hour
Description
Salary: $25/Hour
POSITION SUMMARY: The City of South Bend seeks two highly motivated legal interns to join its legal team this summer. The selected individuals will conduct legal research, work closely with the City's attorneys in answering legal questions and advising the City administration, its employees and citizens of current legal standards, and perform other tasks as assigned.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety
SCHEDULE: Normal business hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Pay Rate: $25.00
PER HOUR SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP: Interns with the South Bend Legal Department gain a wide range of legal experience tailored to the interests or career goals of each student in a small, friendly office. They will expand their knowledge of core legal practice areas while gaining insight and first-hand experience of government in action and how it affects City residents
Position Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Critical competencies for a South Bend Legal Intern include, but are not limited to, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, time-management and accountability. The following list represents the types of duties that may be assigned under the guidance of a department attorney:
Research and analyze various legal questions pertaining to issues arising in various departments of the City and produce an accurate and polished final work product, including memoranda and written correspondence.
Assist in preparing legal opinions and drafting court pleadings.
Examine and interpret property title reports, deeds, surveys, and a variety of contracts.
Draft responses to inquiries from the public regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Work with City boards and their attorneys to update City ordinances and policies.
Attend City board meetings and other meetings as desired.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties or functions may be added