Administrative Intern (Legal) at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Locations: Jefferson City

Why you’ll love this position:

Assigned to job duties ranging from paralegal to attorney, based on level of education and work experience. Persons in this position are expected to: perform under the direct supervision of commission counsel those duties assigned by the chief counsel, assistant chief counsel, regional counsel, or designated section supervisor, which may be performed prior to admission to the Missouri Bar.

A day in the life:

• Researches legal issues and drafts legal memos/opinions/issue papers.
• Assists with litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Drafts legal documents such as contracts, legislation, administrative rules, and the like.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

What you'll need for success:

• Must have completed a bachelor's degree and be presently enrolled in law school.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.

More reasons to love this position:

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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