LEGAL STUDENT INTERN (STUDENT INTERN)

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides flexible hours and mentorship opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring a Legal Student Intern (Student Intern) for the Legal Services Office located in Chicago, Illinois. This position is responsible for aiding with legal research, assisting attorneys with discovery and other litigation support, as well as observing proceedings brought before the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal by IDOR. If you have strong research and writing skills, want to gain valuable on the job experience, and are interested in state and local tax, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!
Essential Functions
Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed four (4) years, on a full- or part-time basis, while actively enrolled in college, or in conjunction with a recognized college or university work study program, receives controlled assignments in Legal Services to receive practical experience in a technical, professional, or administrative field commensurate with their academic level/degree.
In a controlled environment, receives proven mentor-style guidance and instruction with emphasis on gaining knowledge and experience in all legal processes within the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, which provide a broad overview of IDOR legal and tax processing methods, procedures, and related operations.
Participates in trainings, seminars, and programs designed for professional and personal development.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and active enrollment at a college.
• Requires no previous work experience.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers active enrollment in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Aiding with legal research
• Assisting attorneys with discovery and other litigation support
• Observing proceedings brought before the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal by IDOR
• Receives controlled assignments in Legal Services to receive practical experience in a technical, professional, or administrative field commensurate with their academic level/degree.
• Receives proven mentor-style guidance and instruction with emphasis on gaining knowledge and experience in all legal processes within the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, which provide a broad overview of IDOR legal and tax processing methods, procedures, and related operations.
• Participates in trainings, seminars, and programs designed for professional and personal development.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees