Legal Intern

Job Description:

Legal Intern

Description

Job Locations: Jefferson City, Lee's Summit, Chesterfield, Springfield, Sikeston

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:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$21.46 per Hour