Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STUDENT INTERN

Civilian Office of Police Accountability

Legal Division

Number of Positions: 1

Description

Under the supervision of a Sr. Litigation Counsel, the COPA Legal Intern will be assigned to assist the legal staff on a variety of projects in conjunction with operational activities. This may include providing assistance to the legal staff with:

Essential Duties:

• assisting investigators in preparing for civilian and officer statements;

• researching parallel civil and criminal litigation;

• researching relevant case law and applying it to the investigations by drafting legal analysis and conclusion for the investigations; and

• preparing responses to information requests received by the department (including responses to FOIA requests).

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4 th floor, Chicago, IL 60622

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm

SALARY: $15.80/Hour

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSTION

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Must be a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or law school OR a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited school. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.

• Students must maintain the required GPA throughout the duration of their employment/internship

• Student must be enrolled in school with a minimum of 6 credit hours (or quarter hour equivalency) throughout the duration of internship, except for academic breaks, i.e., summer

• NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a copy of your transcripts, 5 – 7-page writing sample, and a resume for your application to be considered complete.

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Law Student that is a candidate for a Juris Doctorate degree.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal operation.

• Are currently or have taken courses in Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Civil & Criminal Procedure.

• Are familiar with methods and techniques of legal research.

Residency Requirement

All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from April 22, 2024, until 11:59p.m. C.S.T. on May 06, 2024 . No exceptions will be made.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

All qualified and interested applicants must apply online at www.cityofchicago.org/careers