Student Intern/Externship, OGC (9925)
Student Intern/Externship, OGC (9925)
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Job Description
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Office of General Counsel
Here is your opportunity to work with our Office of General Counsel gaining hands-on experience in legal research analysis writing advising advocacy and litigation.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student we offer:
- Training and Development:Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets such as emotional intelligence time management customer service conflict resolution communications and more. As an intern you are eligible to attend these on-site trainings.
- Employee Assistance Program:Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employees well-being including but not limited to work and life balance stress management coping with family issues financial advice legal and workplace problems addictions student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.
- Wellness Program:Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics District campus walking routes a fitness challenge tobacco-cessation resources an ergonomics program discount programs incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.
Essential Functions
- Introductory intern/extern assignments under close direct supervision including:
- Legal Research: Review cases statutes rules and other authorities. Interact with the Districts technical staff to gather important facts.
- Analysis: Synthesize and analyze facts cases statutes rules and other authorities into coherent persuasive legal reasoning.
- Writing: Draft legal memoranda pleadings motions discovery or other documents.
- Advising: Discuss your work with our attorneys.
- Advocacy: Help advance the Districts policies and initiatives.
- Litigation: May attend depositions hearings trials or other proceedings.
Working Conditions
Work activity is primarily sedentary with ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. This position requires the ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds. Must be able to frequently bend and reach above shoulder level. Must be able to operate automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environments vary by assigned business unit.
Required Credentials for Office of General Counsel Student Extern
- Bachelors Degree (or higher)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Maintain a minimum GPAper the requirement for the law school program
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- Valid drivers license
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Additional Details
This is an unpaid internship/externship. Students seeking academic credit for an externship must coordinate through their participating law school.
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week Monday to Fridaybetween the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM out of the Tampa FL office as class schedule permits.
Travel Required
Some travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.
Accepting applications until filled
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includesapproximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve water-related functions.
Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences association memberships and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St. Brooksville FL 34604-6899; telephone or 1- (FL only); or email .If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1- (TDD) or 1- (Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
