Summer Law Clerk Intern - Columbia

Full Job Description

About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW! Job Description
The Summer Law Clerk will work at DEW during the summer between their first and second years of law school. Students may be subject to a security background investigation due to the nature of the work performed by the agency. The position is housed within the Office of General Counsel (OGC). At the direction of a managing attorney, the law clerk will compile appellate records, draft appellate briefs, draft motions, perform legal research, and prepare memorandums. The law clerk may also be provided opportunities in other DEW divisions such as governmental affairs, workforce development, appeals, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Candidates should be currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school and have completed the 1L year of law school by the start of the summer in which they clerk. Candidates requiring part-time hours, or a split summer will also be considered.

Candidates must attach the below documents:
Cover Letter
Grade Sheet
Writing Sample
Resume

Qualifications

Interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to exercise sound judgement; Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities; Legal analysis, reasoning and writing; Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite; Familiarity with Westlaw

Additional Information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.