Description of Work
The Office of General Counsel intern will be collaborating with a team of 4 attorneys daily.
They will interact as much as needed for the intern to gain an understanding of the tasks at hand/concepts so that they can independently apply the concepts.
The position is in Raleigh, NC.
Assist counsel on all relevant subject matter areas by providing legal and strategic advice on the interpretation of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and case law.
What Will You Do
Responding to public record law requests.
Participate in contract negotiations and/or interpretation of internal policy and procedure.
Advise the Secretary, Senior Staff, Human Resource Department, and employees on issues related to federal and state employment and labor laws.
Perform traditional case law research draft legal memorandums, review agreements, survey state law and research legislative history.
May have the opportunity to attend meetings, hearings, and mediations.
Collaborate with colleagues, which ends with a demonstration of your findings and recommendations back to a leadership panel.
What Skills You Possess
Must be a current law school student.
Strong critical thinking, written, and oral presentation skills.
Ability to perform legal research and writing.
ability to read, analyze and apply statutes and case law.
Curiosity, coachable, and willingness to engage.
Authorized to work in the U.
S.
without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and programs simultaneously and successfully in a dynamic environment, prioritize effectively, and navigate high-pressure situations often with tight deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a currently enrolled student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI)
Minimum overall GPA of 2.
5 (on 4.
0 scale)
Must demonstrate GPA by attaching a transcript (official or unofficial)
To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying.
We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must be a currently enrolled student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI)
Supplemental and Contact Information
JoAna McCoy jmccoy5@ncdot.
gov
More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:
Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.
oshr.
nc.
gov/jobs/index.
html
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government
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