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 required 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.

CENTERVILLE CITY CORPORATION

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