Office of Administrative Counsel

Address: 1110 W Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $25.00 40 HOURS per week for 10 weeks with no other benefits provided

There may be an opportunity to continue the internship through the academic year.

The internship will begin in Summer 2026.

Grade: 4

Closing Date: Open until filled

At ADEQ our mission/vision is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona through consistent science-based environmental regulation; clear equitable engagement and communication; with integrity respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency; and because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality today and for future generations.

The Office of Administrative Counsel for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking applicants for two paid legal internships for summer 2026. These internships are an exciting opportunity for law students to learn how the in-house counsels office for the Agency helps drive the ADEQ mission: protecting and enhancing public health and the environment.

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.

Intern Project/Outcome Expected from the Intern:

Legal research analysis and writing.
Enforcement case development.
Rule development including drafting and stakeholder engagement.
Standard work development for process improvements
Opportunity to attend field trips 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.

The intern will bring the following to the internship:

A high level of attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks work independently meet deadlines and assist with multiple projects.
Completed Legal Writing and Research course work.
Completed Constitutional Law course work.
Completed Civil Procedure course work.
Environmental law preferred.
Proficiency in computer software programs including word processing spreadsheets and database management.

The intern will gain experience in the following from this internship:

Gain valuable experience and knowledge in a regulatory state agency.
Learn about federal and state environmental law and policy.
Learn about permitting and enforcement under federal and state environmental laws.
Develop skills in legal research analysis and writing in environmental law and other areas of law such as administrative law.
Develop professional skills in leadership effective team work communication and management tools within a regulatory environment.
Interact with Attorney Generals Offices Environmental Enforcement Section.

Candidate must be currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program.
Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Candidate must have the right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time 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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

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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.