Legal Intern

Nature of Work

The Grand Rapids City Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for internships. The office is seeking to increase the diversity of intern candidates. We will offer unpaid positions as well as paid positions. The goal of this internship is to provide valuable experience and academic credit when available.   Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in the areas of municipal affairs, legislation, law enforcement, civil service, taxation, real property, parks/recreation, diversity/ inclusion, civil litigation, ordinance drafting, risk management, bankruptcy, contracts, criminal enforcement and civil rights.

Interns will assist with legal research and legal writing. Litigation tasks may include reviewing and drafting pleadings. Municipal affairs tasks may include analyzing legal documents such as contracts and applying legal research to current client situations. Enforcement tasks may include attending and assisting with hearings and helping attorneys prepare for trial. 

 
Hours
Normal business hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Work hours are flexible to accommodate school schedules as needed. The expectation is 20-30 hours per week.

Pay:
 Based on undergraduate or paralegal / law school experience. 

Minimum Training and Experience

• Must be a current student at an accredited college or university with good academic standing pursuing a Juris Doctorate or a Paralegal degree/certificate.
• Must be skilled in communicating, research, writing, and organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Legal Research and Writing or comparable coursework.
• Coursework in legal disciplines or enrollment in Law School is strongly preferred (this internship would be appropriate for law school students, those seeking to get a paralegal degree/certificate, or who are looking to earn course credit).