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Legal Intern

City of Grand Rapids
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The Grand Rapids City Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for internships. The office is seeking to increase the diversity of intern candidates. The goal of this internship is to provide valuable experience and academic credit when available. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in the areas of municipal affairs, legislation, law enforcement, civil service, taxation, real property, parks/recreation, diversity/ inclusion, civil litigation, ordinance drafting, risk management, bankruptcy, contracts, criminal enforcement and civil rights.

Interns will assist with legal research and legal writing. Litigation tasks may include reviewing and drafting pleadings. Municipal affairs tasks may include analyzing legal documents such as contracts and applying legal research to current client situations. Enforcement tasks may include attending and assisting with hearings and helping attorneys prepare for hearings and trials. 


Hours: The standard business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The internship requires 20-40 hours per week, in-person, from November 2025 to March 2026. 
     - Work hours are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate school schedules, as needed."

Pay: Based on undergraduate or law school experience.

Minimum Training and Experience

  • Must be a current student at an accredited college or university with good academic standing pursuing a Juris Doctorate or a Paralegal degree/certificate. 
  • Individuals preparing for the Bar examination, awaiting results of the Bar examination, or recent successful Bar examination candidates will also be considered. 
  • Must be skilled in communicating, research, writing, and organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of Legal Research and Writing or comparable coursework. 
  • Coursework in legal disciplines or enrollment in Law School is strongly preferred (this internship would be appropriate for law school students, those seeking to get a paralegal degree/certificate, or who are looking to earn course credit).