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Are you a law student eager to gain hands-on legal experience in a dynamic legal office? Join the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s ( WSSC Water) General Counsel’s Office ( GCO ) as a Student Intern and work alongside experienced attorneys on a variety of challenging and rewarding legal projects. WSSC Water is a leader in the water sector and proudly provides safe, seamless and satisfying water services, making the essential possible every day for our neighbors in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The GCO plays a crucial role in supporting WSSC Water’s mission to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services. Student interns build valuable legal and professional skills in research, writing, and advocacy, while learning about different areas of the GCO’s work. The student intern will assist attorneys in the GCO with a variety of tasks associated with their practices. This will include involvement with all aspects of the office’s litigation practice, procurement issues, employment issues, environmental issues and any other legal assignments as required by the GCO . We are excited to welcome the next generation of legal talent to our team. Apply today and take the next step in your legal career!
Essential Functions
· Conduct legal research, and will draft legal memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, and interrogatories (and other discovery requests). · Compile documents and prepare responses to Maryland Public Information Act requests, discovery requests and subpoenas. · Prepare and file legal pleadings in Maryland courts and administrative forums, as necessary. · Assist attorneys in the GCO at legal proceedings, depositions, and client meetings. · Assist GCO attorneys in other projects, duties, and matters, as required.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Are you a law student eager to gain hands-on legal experience in a dynamic legal office? Join the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s ( WSSC Water) General Counsel’s Office ( GCO ) as a Student Intern and work alongside experienced attorneys on a variety of challenging and rewarding legal projects. WSSC Water is a leader in the water sector and proudly provides safe, seamless and satisfying water services, making the essential possible every day for our neighbors in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The GCO plays a crucial role in supporting WSSC Water’s mission to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services. Student interns build valuable legal and professional skills in research, writing, and advocacy, while learning about different areas of the GCO’s work. The student intern will assist attorneys in the GCO with a variety of tasks associated with their practices. This will include involvement with all aspects of the office’s litigation practice, procurement issues, employment issues, environmental issues and any other legal assignments as required by the GCO . We are excited to welcome the next generation of legal talent to our team. Apply today and take the next step in your legal career!
Essential Functions
· Conduct legal research, and will draft legal memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, and interrogatories (and other discovery requests). · Compile documents and prepare responses to Maryland Public Information Act requests, discovery requests and subpoenas. · Prepare and file legal pleadings in Maryland courts and administrative forums, as necessary. · Assist attorneys in the GCO at legal proceedings, depositions, and client meetings. · Assist GCO attorneys in other projects, duties, and matters, as required.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
