Intern-Legal

City Attorney's Office Administrative Assistant Provides administrative assistance, legal research and writing support to attorneys in the City Attorney's Office with the purpose of gaining knowledge in civil law or criminal law prosecution. May conduct online municipal code and ordinance research, draft memoranda, attend meetings, communicate with other city staff, perform data entry, assist prosecution staff, and support the attorneys/prosecutors and Risk Manager with their duties, as directed by the City Attorney or her designee. Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class). Drafts responses to motions by reading motions, searching for similar responses and case laws, making changes, and contacting the police department, attorneys and other agencies. Draft appeals and responses by reading documents, researching files, books, computer, and making phone calls. May perform related duties by interviewing clients and witnesses, providing translation or interpretation and making field investigations and/or taking photographs. Drafts legal memorandum and maintains records by retrieving pertinent records for cases and checking for accuracy. Assists in a variety of department operations by performing duties related to special projects, assignments, as well as research and compilation of documentation. Performs other related duties as required. Typical office environment with comfortable working conditions working with computers and office equipment. Handling of light weights. May include sitting for extended periods of time, standing, and walking. Considerable exposure to stressful situations because of human behavior, a large workload and continually recurring deadlines. Contact with defendants, witnesses, victims, police officers, attorneys, and the public, in person and over the telephone. Qualifications Education: High school students must be in their senior year. Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or law school seeking a juris doctor degree, and have completed at a minimum the freshman (college/university) or 1L (law school) year. Must be in good standing and not on academic or other probation. Experience: Demonstrated positive work experience with no terminations for cause (college/university/law school). Volunteer service and community involvement a plus. Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid Utah driver's license and it must be maintained throughout the internship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Principles and processes for providing customer service. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer programs and equipment. Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the Legal Department and of outside agencies. Understand administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Prepare correspondence and memoranda. Maintain effective relationship with those contacted in the scope of work. Gain familiarity with and knowledge of court procedures. Learn legal research, interview witnesses, and organize information. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain schedules Benefits Benefits for part-time employees: Recreation Benefit Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees. Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.