Summer Legal Intern

Department – Legal 

FLSA Status – Non-Exempt  

Employment Classification – Limited / Temporary / At-Will 

Hours - 20 per week

GENERAL PURPOSE 

The Summer Legal Intern is a limited temporary position to provide assistance to the City Attorney on various legal matters affecting City government and operations. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Works under the direct supervision of the City Attorney. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

None. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a variety of municipal law topics 

• Draft legal documents such as ordinances and resolutions 

• Attend and observe various department or public meetings  

• Assist in reviewing and preparing contracts, policies, and other documents 

• Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to local government operations 

• Perform other legal and administrative tasks as assigned 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school  

• Completion of at least one year of law school   

• Strong legal research and writing skills 

• Interest in public service and municipal or administrative law 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Occasionally lifts or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This position has exposure to stressful situations. Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints.  

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS 

The Summer Legal Intern is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay under applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Summer Legal Intern is considered an at-will position and is not eligible for the protections of Utah Code § 10-3-1105.  

DISCLAIMER 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person. This job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. The City reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.