Job Description
GCO Summer Internship
Current Law Students ONLY
Location: 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO
DOR's vision is to provide every customer the best experience every time.
HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT'S VISION:
The Missouri Department of Revenue, a government agency in Jefferson City, seeks summer legal interns interested in tax law, bankruptcy law, collections, DWI law, and/or general litigation. In this position, you will work with attorneys who practice in areas involving income tax, sales/use tax, bankruptcy, collections, driver's license revocation, motor vehicle titling, motor vehicle dealer licensing, contracts, or employment law.
DUTIES PERFORMED:
Interns are assigned to an attorney serving as an intern coordinator, and can be given projects from any of the subject matter areas with which the Department is involved. Projects may include writing legal research memoranda, assisting in the preparation of litigation filings (e.g. motions, legal briefs), reviewing discovery, and answering emailed questions. Interns will have the opportunity to tour or meet with members of other state government entities, attend court and administrative hearings, and conduct an internal moot court or mock trial. This internship has good potential for students to develop a writing sample in the context of real work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a current law student who wants to gain hands-on experience working with tax law, tax policy, DWI law, bankruptcy, or general litigation and who can point to past experiences in which they have effected change involving a team, school, club, group, or other endeavor through innovative action. Prior tax or transportation law experience or coursework is preferred, but not required.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION TO:
The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards office at (573) 751-1291.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-11
Job Address
Jefferson City, Missouri
United States
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