Legal Intern

Are you looking for a great opportunity to get some real experience, work with great attorneys, and get paid as well? The perfect professional work opportunity awaits you with the City of Suffolk City Attorney's office! The legal intern will have the opportunity to make a difference by assisting us with the following: Review legal correspondence from the Courts and attorneys. Conduct legal research on various issues including child welfare, conflict of interest law, eminent domain, employment, freedom of information, procurement, and zoning law. Draft legal pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Assist our City attorneys in preparation of child welfare, litigation, and zoning cases. Attend meetings for City Council, City departments, boards, and commissions as needed. Communicate with supervisor, department employees, other departments, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Our ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, preferably have sat for the July 2026 Bar exam or already passed the Virginia Bar Exam, and a valid driver's license. Hourly rate of pay: $36.89 - $40 per hour. Please visit our City website for additional information: The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr