Recruitment #24-20001026-500
Date Opened | 11/17/2023 12:00:00 AM |
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Close Date | 2/16/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Job Type | Internships |
Salary | Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00/hour |
Location |
Main Office
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Additional Forms |
Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation Resume and Writing Sample |
MWRD's Internship Program offers paid internship positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management, there are opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions in each department.
Paid Interns
Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year and receive $18.00 per hour. They do not receive benefits or paid days off.
Required Documents:
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates are required to submit the Online Internship Application, cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation through MWRD’s Online Employment Center.
Questions regarding the internship program may be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.
Position Title:
Law Intern
Department:
Law Department
Location:
Main Office Building
100 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Description:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's Law Department is seeking a law student to serve as an intern for the summer of 2024. The Law Department will provide at least one substantive project from each of the major practice areas (Real Estate; Legislation, Contracts & Finance; Environmental, Construction, and Torts; Employment; and User Charge). Each project will challenge the intern to develop skills necessary to practice law, including legal research, issue identification, analytical reasoning, and writing including litigation pleadings, transactional documents and analytic memos.
Expected work hours are 21 - 35 hours a week, 3 - 7 hours a day. All work hours will occur between 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM. The internship will be entirely in-person. Remote work is not an option for the internship.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Educational Requirements: