Ascend Intern - City Attorney

Ascend Intern - City Attorney

Salary

$20.46 Hourly

Location

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Seasonal Employee 6 Month

Job Number

202600148

Department

Attorney

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hire candidates as they see fit.

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist with legal research, writing, and analysis
• Assist with document drafting and review
• Attend various city council and departmental meetings
• Work collaboratively with organization leadership across all City departments
• Investigate facts relating to discrimination claims
• Communicate with members of the public regarding basic legal rights and responsibilities
• Attend on-site tours and opportunities to learn about various processes and functions within the City
• This is a 2027 summer internship

Minimum Qualifications

• Students currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a full-time student.
• Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient at legal research and proper citation.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees' top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

Employer City of Sioux Falls

Address 224 W 9th St

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104-6407

Phone 605-367-8740

Website siouxfalls.gov