Senior Counseling Attorney
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Intern-Chief of Staff - DPW-Financial Services
City of Indianapolis
Department of Public Works-Policy and Planning
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $15
per hour
Type
Internship
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June 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship supports the legal and contracts team in the city's public works department by handling tasks like researching laws, drafting contracts and court documents, and helping with special projects related to real estate and finances.
It's ideal for law students in their first three years who want hands-on experience in government legal work and are interested in public service careers.
A good fit would be someone organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
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 litigation documents, contracts, and amendments
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work autonomously with confidentiality
- Commitment to at least 20 hours per week preferred
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.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes