Legal Assistant (Office Automation)
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Legal Intern
State of Iowa
270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$20 - $25.17
per hour
Type
Internship
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Job Description
Summary
This paid internship at the Iowa Finance Authority involves assisting the Legal Division with tasks like reviewing documents, conducting legal research, writing reports, and supporting real estate deals that help with housing, economic growth, and community programs in Iowa.
It's split into two paths: one for undergrad students interested in real estate or public policy, and another for law students focused on transactions and policy work.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented student who enjoys research, writing, and learning about how government supports everyday people, with flexible hours around school.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program (for undergrad track) or juris doctorate program (for law student track)
- Strong writing skills and demonstrated legal research abilities (especially for law students)
- Attention to detail and curiosity about real estate, public policy, or public administration
- Interest in areas like housing, economic development, and legislation/administrative rules
- Ability to work part-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) and academic year with flexible scheduling
- Pass a comprehensive background check
- Embody core values: accountability, innovation through collaboration, and mission-driven focus on Iowans
Full Job Description
Build your legal skills while helping Iowans thrive.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is seeking two Legal Interns to join our Legal Division—one undergraduate student and one law student.
These internships offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact housing, economic development, and public policy across Iowa.
About Us
The Iowa Finance Authority was created in 1975 to advance affordable housing opportunities for Iowans.
Since that time, we have helped thousands of Iowans purchase their first home or find a rental home in which their families can thrive.
The Iowa Finance Authority has grown to provide a wealth of resources for Iowans, including low-cost water quality financing for communities, assistance for beginning farmers to establish their farming operations, homelessness assistance for Iowans in need and residential and commercial title protection.
IFA is co-located and shares certain staff with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
About the Legal Division
The Legal Division includes the Legal and Policy Team, Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
The Legal & Policy Team provides legal counsel and policy guidance to agency staff and boards/committees, and ITG is Iowa’s exclusive title coverage provider for real property.
Internship Overview (Both Tracks)
- Timing & Flexibility: At least part-time during May–August (up to 40 hours/week in summer). Expectation of part-time work during the academic year; scheduling is flexible.
- Compensation: These are paid internships.
- Project Experience: You’ll contribute to substantive legal work, including document review, legal research and writing, and supporting real estate transactions
Undergraduate Legal Intern Track
Best for students in an accredited undergraduate program with strong interest in real estate, public administration, and/or public policy.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program.
- Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and curiosity about real estate and public policy.
Law Student Legal Intern Track
Best for students currently enrolled in law school with interest in real estate transactions and public policy (legislation and administrative rules).
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a juris doctorate degree program at an accredited educational institution- Demonstrated legal research/writing skills and interest in real estate and policy work.
Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing skills, detail oriented and eager to learn, and embody our Core Values:
Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
Additional Qualification Requirements:
Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment is extended.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal
Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
This is a non-merit, internship position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Qualifications
Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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