Internship

Full-time

No

Internship
The intern will perform a variety of legal assistance responsibilities including significant legal research and writing related to advice, litigation, and/or rule-making projects for client agencies; and analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments, administrative and court decisions, rulings, and opinions on Departmental programs. Interns may also attend meetings with DOL client agencies, other SOL divisions, and other executive agencies, as appropriate. A legal intern in office gains practical legal experience by assisting program counsels and staff attorneys with 1) legal research; 2) developing cases for litigation through the use of written discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, and participating in discovery depositions; 3) drafting substantive motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, and other court filings; and 4) trial/mediation preparation and participation. Most interns create substantial legal memos. Some interns work on post-trial briefs, complaints, and dispositive motions. Gain experience in a wide range of employment law areas. Most importantly, learn the process of trial-level civil enforcement litigation. Participate in all stages of trial-level litigation and learn from experienced attorneys. Must have started their 2nd year of law school at the time the internship begins. Must have demonstrated an interest in employment law or public service, and demonstrate an interest in trial-level litigation.

Internship period: July to September.

Send a cover letter, resume, and transcript.

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