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State of Montana Internship - Legal in Helena, Montana
Why should you keep reading and consider working here? * We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. *What is this career opportunity? * The Risk Management Tort Defense Division is looking for a student intern to work with our legal staff. You would provide litigation support for the defense of tort and civil rights lawsuits that may involve multiple parties, complex legal issues, and damages of millions of dollars. These lawsuits include assault, defamation, malicious prosecution, wrongful imprisonment, personal injury, infliction of emotional distress, strict liability, negligence, wrongful death, wrongful termination, and civil rights actions. The lawsuits involve numerous state agencies and are filed in state and federal courts. (You can learn more about the Risk Management and Tort Defense Divisionhere.) This position will work 40 hours a week between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. This internship is for the summer of 2024. Additional work hour flexibility can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. *What are we looking for? This internship will most benefit second- or third-year law students. Competencies: · The litigation process and case procedures · Perform legal research · Proofread, check citations, format and file documents · Work independently, organizing time to meet varying demands of position which may include extremely short deadlines, complex and detailed projects · Act with initiative, common sense and good judgment · Be accountable for decisions and actions · Handle confidential and sensitive material · Work as an effective member of a team and individually · Persuade and influence Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting yourresume,cover letter, and three references. To be eligible for this position, you must be a student either accepted to or enrolled in an accredited educational institution. Please supply the following information: · The name of the school you are accepted to or enrolled at. · Your class level. (Freshman, sophomore…) · Your major if you have declared one. /(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.) / Other important information to be aware of. · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.* *What can you expect from us in return for your hard work? Ø Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!* Title: *Internship - Legal Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141737