Legal Intern - Legal Counsel (okgov)

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Job Description

Position Open:  Summer, 2025                               

Title:  Legal Intern

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Location:  Oklahoma City, OK

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join the Legal Counsel Unit within the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General for the summer of 2025.

Position Summary:

The Legal Counsel Unit provides legal advice and representation to state agencies, boards, and commissions on a daily basis. This representation includes advising agencies concerning the lawful discharge of their duties and powers; representing agencies in administrative proceedings, employment proceedings, and some civil and appellate litigation in state and federal courts; and prosecuting holders of professional licenses before Boards that grant said licenses.

The Legal Intern will support attorneys in performing a variety of tasks related to legal research, document drafting and review, attending meetings and hearings, and assisting in strategizing for ongoing administrative cases and litigation, as described below. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in government law and policy, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about public sector legal work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research on statutes, regulations, Attorney General Opinions, case law, and other legal precedents;
• Assisting in the drafting, review, and editing of memoranda, policies, and other legal documents;
• Attending meetings and hearings, taking notes, and preparing summaries; and
• Assisting in strategizing for ongoing administrative cases and litigation, including analyzing case facts, identifying legal issues, and proposing solutions to strengthen the agency’s position.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor (JD) program or recent law school graduate.
• Strong interest in government, public policy, or public interest law.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal databases (Westlaw).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter, resumé, and writing sample to resumes@oag.ok.gov with “Legal Intern – Legal Counsel” in the subject line of the email.

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.