LEGAL INTERN ($18.00-$20.00/hr)

About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

A legal internship with the Town of Mooresville provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local government law while working alongside experienced municipal attorneys. Interns are exposed to a wide range of legal issues affecting municipal operations and governance, offering practical insight not typically available in a traditional law firm setting.

Important Internship Dates
This is a paid summer internship anticipated to run from mid-May through mid-August 2025, depending on academic semester dates.

A successful internship may lead to additional paid project-based assignments during the following academic year.

The Legal Intern will support the Town’s Legal Department by performing legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, and assisting with a variety of municipal legal matters. This position is ideal for law students seeking to develop a strong foundation in local government law and gain exposure to the day-to-day work of municipal attorneys.

Interns will learn about municipal operations, the role of the Town Attorney, and legal processes related to ordinances, public records, board governance, and litigation support.

• Conduct legal research and assist with legal writing on a variety of local government issues
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing Town ordinances, resolutions, policies, and related legal documents
• Review emails and documents in support of responses to public records requests and discovery
• Assist attorneys with contract review and interpretation under supervision
• Organize and maintain legal files, research materials, and reference documents
• Observe Town Board, advisory board, and committee meetings and related procedures
• Assist with special legal projects and administrative tasks as assigned
• Collaborate with Legal Department staff and other Town departments as appropriate
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Current enrollment as a law student in an ABA-accredited law school
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis