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| DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving. At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations. We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission |
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL INTERN
| Job Location: |
Office of Administrative Counsel
| Posting Details: |
Grade: 04
Closing Date: Open until filled
| Job Summary: |
The Office of Administrative Counsel for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking applicants for two summer 2025 paid legal internships. These internships are an exciting opportunity for law students to learn how the in-house counsel’s office for the Agency helps drive the ADEQ mission: protecting and enhancing public health and the environment.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
| Job Duties: |
Interns will work on legal research, analysis and writing, enforcement case development, rule development including drafting and stakeholder engagement, and standard work development for process improvements. You will have the opportunity to attend a field trip, work with the air, water and waste programs, interact with the Attorney General’s Office, and complete the summer with several polished writing samples and at least one formal presentation before ADEQ leadership. This position pays $22.00 per hour with an expectation of 40hours of work per week, for approximately 10 weeks. There may be an opportunity to continue the internship through the academic year.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Students should have completed courses in:
• Legal Writing and Research
• Constitutional Law
• Civil Procedure
• Environmental Law (preferred)
| Selective Preference(s): |
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program
• Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Candidate must have the right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
| Contact Us: |
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
