Summer Intern to Senior Deputy City Attorney- Legal Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Deputy City Attorney or designee, the incumbent will provide legal support to the City Attorney’s Office. This internship would provide valuable real-world experience in a government office and this individual will gain experience in public service. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

 This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Provides legal support to all attorneys and staff of the City Attorney’s Office.
• Performs legal research and writing, attends departmental meetings, assists attorneys with court filings and document preparation. 
• Duties will include working on a variety of assignments assisting with a variety of legal research, policy, and related tasks.
• Attend public hearings and meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at an accredited college or university required. Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation to prepare documents, compose letters, etc. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint along with excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Department and City policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of law, municipal government organization, and legal services provided by the City Attorney’s Office.
• Skill in public relations.
• Skill in the use of taking notes and meeting minutes.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to organize, file and retrieve volumes of written materials.
• Ability to distill complex fact patterns and/or concepts/conclusions of law into relatable and easily understandable prose.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.