Legal Intern - Summer 2025

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

The Gaston County Attorney’s Office seeks students interested in public service and local government operations to participate in our summer internship opportunity for law students.

The County’s Legal Department is committed to providing the County and its public officials and employees with legal services of the highest quality. Gaston County’s motto is "Local Strengths, Global Success" and this position is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your legal skills and knowledge while making a significant contribution to this community.

The Gaston County Attorney’s Office will offer a summer internship opportunity for a law student who has completed their first year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an American Bar Association-accredited law school. Applicants would be expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. The selected intern will earn $25.00 per hour. This is an in-person internship and may include attendance at some advisory board or commission meetings which occur in the evenings.

The Legal Internship will introduce the selected student to the practical experience of working in local government. The program will expose the intern to a variety of areas of law and practice such as planning, human resources, litigation, legislative drafting, ethics, code enforcement, community development, real estate, public records compliance, information technology, privacy compliance, construction, and contracts. The County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney are committed to providing guidance and feedback to truly form a learning and enriching experience for the selected candidate.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled at an American Bar Association-accredited law school; and have completed their first year of law school
• Be available to work approximately 40 hours per week.

1. A cover letter (identifying specific interests or experiences in Local Government Law),
2. A resume
3. A current college transcript.

This positing is open until April 1, 2025, and may close at any time.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.