City Attorney Internship Program.

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 30 - 31

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Opened: Thursday January:00 AM

Close Date: Wednesday January:00 AM

Department: City Attorney Department

Salary: $30.00 - $31.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The City Attorneys Office in Charlotte NC is seeking motivated law students to participate in its Summer 2026 Internship Program. The ideal candidate will be a rising 3L law student at an accredited law school during the 2026-2027 school year and available to work full time (40-hour week) beginning May 2026 through August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with municipal attorneys who provide legal services to the Charlotte Mayor and City Council City Departments and Boards and Commissions in a fast-paced and professional work environment. You will gain critical experience by participating in a variety of projects including performing legal research assisting in the preparation of cases for hearing/trial preparing reports and memoranda of law attending meetings with City officials as well as social functions hosted by the City Attorneys Office.

We are looking for highly competent students who will produce quality work and are willing to be an integral part of the City Attorneys Office.

A complete application must include:
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample (must be your original work)
Most recent law school transcript

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Intern

Date Opened: Thursday January:00 AM Close Date: Wednesday January:00 AM Department: City Attorney Department Salary: $30.00 - $31.00 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents b...