Legal Intern/ Tulsa
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Job Posting Title
Legal Intern/ TulsaAgency
695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSIONSupervisory Organization
AdministrationJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/PartTime
Part timeJob Type
TemporaryCompensation
Job Description
Legal Intern/ Tulsa
$18 per hour
About the Oklahoma Tax Commission
TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service.
Position Overview
The Legal Division of the Oklahoma Tax Commission is seeking a highly motivated law student for an internship this summer. This position will work in the OTC Legal Division in downtown Tulsa. We have 4 attorneys in the Tulsa office that support the agency and primarily handle legal collections and bankruptcy dealings. Interns will work directly with attorneys on legal research drafting and case preparation for both District Court and Bankruptcy Court.
Key Responsibilities
Typical job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist attorneys in the preparation of legal proceedings against delinquent businesses including attending District Court with the attorneys;
- Assist attorneys in the preparation for Bankruptcy Court including attending Bankruptcy Court with the attorneys;
- Conducts research of laws policies regulations legal texts and cases involving litigation of the collection of state taxes before District Court;
- Analyzes factual and legal issues; reviews policies procedures regulations and other related legal questions for the agency;
- Compiles information for talking points presentations or meetings;
- Drafts proofreads and/or cite checks a variety of legal documents.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited law school or a recent law school graduate
- Strong research analytical and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and a positive professional attitude
- Interest in tax law administrative law or litigation
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw
- Availability during normal business hours
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to ; please use the subject Legal Intern.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Law School Transcript (unofficial accepted)
For questions or more information please contact Melody Suess at .
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information race religion color sex age national origin or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
