The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. HIRING RATE: $35.00/hour. The Variable Judicial Legal Research Intern position is anticipated to be a 24 hours per week internship opportunity open to first, second or third-year law students. Working schedule is flexible to accommodate both class and court schedule. Available hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Responsible for assisting Judges and court staff with legal research and various other duties as outlined:Conduct criminal law research using various sources such as Municipal Ordinances, State Statutes, and online legal research services. Legal writing to include drafting of motions, memoranda of law, and proposed orders. Assist Judicial Specialists during courtroom proceedings. Assist in the preparation of trial documents. Provide help to court staff during hearings and trials, including courtroom set up. Perform administrative tasks such as compiling and statistically analyzing court data. Perform other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationships. Supervision Received: Presiding Municipal Judge. Supervision Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with judges, attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Strong organization Skills. Strong attention to detail in reviewing documents for accuracy and inconsistencies, and ensuring compliance with legal standards and deadlines. Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Technological Skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient with online database searches. Education and Experience. Education: 1-3 L Student currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law. Experience: Experience in a legal or government environment preferred, but not required. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements. Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications. LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Physical Demands. Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa. Sit, stand or be stationary. Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information. Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc. Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain. Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color. Environmental Conditions may include. Office settings. Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed. Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance. The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees. Pay Range$30.43-$36.60