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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Intern Part Time - DPW-Financial Services

City of Indianapolis

Department of Public Works-Policy and Planning

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Location

Salary

From $15

per hour

Closes

June 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This part-time internship supports the legal and contracts team in the city's public works department by helping with tasks like researching laws, drafting contracts and legal documents, and managing special projects related to real estate and acquisitions.

It's ideal for law students in their first three years who want hands-on experience in government legal work and can handle multiple tasks independently.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented, good at communicating, and interested in public service careers.

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled as a first-, second-, or third-year law student pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at an accredited law school
  • Working knowledge of Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to research legal issues and draft documents such as contracts, amendments, memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Capacity to prioritize multiple projects and work autonomously with attention to detail
  • Commitment to at least 20 hours per week preferred, with interest in public sector careers

Full Job Description

Position is responsible for assisting the DPW Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator in a variety of legal and administrative tasks in relation to contracts, real estate acquisition and disposal and special projects.

Requirements

Research legal issues. Draft litigation documents, including memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery. Draft contracts and contract amendments. Assists in the planning and management of special projects. Assists the Legal Counsel and Contracts Administrator in daily duties and tasks. Assists other attorneys in the Office of Corporation Counsel as required. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Position is open to first, second and third year law students who are currently working toward a juris doctorate degree at an accredited law school. Preference will be given to those who can commit to working a minimum of 20 hours per week. Preference will be given to those who are interested in a career in the public sector. Working knowledge of Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability to think critically and problem solve. Effective oral and written communication. Ability to prioritize multiple projects. Attention to detail.

Additional Information

Position is expected to work independent of supervision and autonomously to move high level projects to completion with the upmost confidentiality.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-indianapolis-5256476