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Town of Cary · 1 day ago

Legal Intern

positionCary, NC
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
The Town of Cary is offering a paid Summer Internship for law students in their Legal Department. This 10-week internship involves performing legal research, drafting documents, and attending meetings to support the Town Council and various boards.
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Responsibilities

Perform legal research and analysis
Draft legal documents
Attend meetings with attorneys where legal guidance may be needed
Attend meetings of the Town Council and various appointed citizen boards (Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Adjustment, etc.)

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsMicrosoft OfficeLegal research programsSound judgementDesire to learnAttention to detailCritical thinkingOral communicationWritten communicationPositive attitude

Required

Law students must have completed their second year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an accredited law school
Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of six weeks, up to 30 hours per week
Applicants must submit a completed online application and attach a cover letter, resume and a writing sample in PDF format (10MB limit) by March 8, 2026
Law students must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and interested in public service, municipal law, local government operations, and public interest
Strong attention to detail
The ability to think critically and anticipate how an issue may affect the Town
The ability to present complex ideas effectively in oral and written form
The ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills under the supervision of an attorney
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, Adobe, and legal research programs such as Westlaw or LexisNexis

Preferred

Effective oral and written communication skills
A positive attitude
A desire to learn

Company

Town of Cary

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Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and renowned Research Triangle Park.
dateFounded in 1871
location
Cary, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.carync.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
The Duke Energy Foundation
2025-08-18Grant

Leadership Team

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Dan Ault
Assistant Town Manager and Chief Innovation Officer
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