Legal Intern

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JOB POSTING NO.:         AUD-1046

JOB TITLE:                         Legal Intern

MONTHLY SALARY:         $4,000.00 - $5,000.00/mo.

POSTING DATE:               January 8, 2025

CLOSING DATE:               Until filled

HIRE DATE:                       JUNE 2, 2025

HOURS PER WEEK:         20 to 40

LOCATION:                       Austin, Texas (No satellite offices.)

NO. OF OPENINGS:        1

SPONSORSHIP:                Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED BY SAO’S LEGAL INTERN:

• Gain exposure to the Texas legislative process, Texas state agencies, and Texas state government.
• Analyze bills and summarize key legislative changes from the 89th Texas Legislative Session that impact agency operations and policies.
• Draft memoranda and reports to communicate the implications of new legislation to agency leadership and relevant departments.
• Assist in the revision and updating of agency policies to reflect statutory changes.
• Research legal precedents, guidelines, or best practices relevant to legislative updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments.
• Assist in preparing training materials or presentations for agency staff on updated laws and policies.

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in public sector law and legislative analysis.
• Effective communication skills.
• Previous experience in policy analysis or a government setting is a plus but not required.