Intern-Legal Research Clerk in Lenexa, Kansas at WaterOne

The purpose of this position is to perform legal research and analysis and provide support for all other tasks of WaterOne Legal Services Department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs legal research and analysis to support WaterOnes legal needs. Collaborates with staff and other stakeholders to gather relevant facts, identify legal issues, and evaluate applicable laws and case precedents. Utilizes legal research tools, including Westlaw, to prepare written memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, resolutions, and other legal documents; provide legal recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prepare court filings and represent the organization in hearings and related legal proceedings.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.

• Currently enrolled as a first, second or third year student at an accredited law school.

• Ability to commit to a 12-week internship program.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, case law, ordinances, legal reference materials, and legal correspondence
• Ability to analyze legal issues.
• Ability to write perceptively, coherently, thoroughly, and succinctly.
• Ability to understand the legislative process and the elements necessary to enact a constitutional and otherwise unassailable law.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• High energy level person who exercises initiative, maturity, and good judgment in completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work on an as needed schedule.
• Ability to do legal research off-site.
• Ability to be well organized and capable of prioritizing work to meet multiple deadlines.
• Communicates well orally and in writing.
• Detailed oriented and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Punctual and maintain above average attendance.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Lifting Requirements

Employees may be required to lift or move up to 5 pounds on a rare basis. No constant, frequent, or occasional lifting is required.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an office environment and does not require outdoor work, exposure to extreme temperatures, field assignments, work at elevated heights, or exposure to excessive noise.

Additional Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, for several hours throughout the workday.

• Ability to frequently operate a computer and standard office equipment, including telephones, printers, and copiers.

• Ability to move between locations as needed to perform essential job responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. The noise level in the office work environment is usually minimal except when less frequently working in the field or production environment.