Job Title: Law Clerk Internship
Job Responsibilities:
The Law Clerk Internship offered by the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides law school students and recent graduates with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the operations of state government. Interns will engage in a variety of assignments, which include both transactional and litigation-related work. The general duties assigned to law clerks encompass legal research and writing, conducting discovery, and preparing for trials and hearings. This internship is particularly suitable for individuals interested in public service careers post-graduation or those focusing on administrative law, litigation, or contracts.
Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for this internship, candidates must be currently enrolled in a juris doctor program or have graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university juris doctor degree program. The ideal candidates are first, second, or third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work independently with moderate supervision, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently as well as with others
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
- Ability to research and analyze laws and regulations
- Ability to draft legal documents
- Ability to think critically
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Salary Information:
The salary for this internship is to be determined by the agency. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there is no guarantee of employment following the internship.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. supports a Drug-Free workplace, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Applications for the Law Clerk Internship are accepted year-round, with agencies reviewing applications to place qualified students within their respective departments as needed. Opportunities for this internship are available throughout Florida.
