DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for resultsoriented driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent sciencebased environmental regulation; and clear equitable engagement and communication; with integrity respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining wellbeing and economic vitality today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Office of Administrative Counsel

Salary: $25hr

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Office of Administrative Counsel for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking applicants for two summer 2025 paid legal internships. These internships are an exciting opportunity for law students to learn how the inhouse counsels office for the Agency helps drive the ADEQ mission: protecting and enhancing public health and the environment.
This position is available for remote work on a fulltime basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position is available for remote work on a fulltime basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements)

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Interns will work on legal research analysis and writing enforcement case development rule development including drafting and stakeholder engagement and standard work development for process improvements. You will have the opportunity to attend a field trip work with the air water and waste programs interact with the Attorney Generals Office and complete the summer with several polished writing samples and at least one formal presentation before ADEQ leadership. This position pays $25.00 per hour with an expectation of 40 hours of work per week for approximately 10 weeks. There may be an opportunity to continue the internship through the academic year.

Students should have completed courses in:
Legal Writing and Research
Constitutional Law
Civil Procedure
Environmental Law (preferred)

Candidate must be currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program
Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Candidate must include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying for this position.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.