Undergraduate Legal Intern (TRD #10117886)

Posting Details THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY POSITION. THIS POSITION WILL BE PART TIME HOURS TO ALLOW THE FLEXIBILTY OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews. Why does the job exist? This position exists to provide an undergraduate student with meaningful exposure to the legal functions of a New Mexico state agency while supporting the agency's attorneys and professional staff. The Legal Intern will assist with legal research, review and organization of documents and records, preparation of research summaries, tracking of legal and administrative matters, and other projects that support the work of the agency. The internship is intended to bridge academic study with practical workplace experience and provide the intern with an opportunity to learn about government operations, administrative law, legal processes, and public service. How does it get done? **The College Undergraduate Legal Intern will:** * Conduct legal and policy research under the direction of agency attorneys or designated professional staff. * Research New Mexico statutes, administrative rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and other legal authorities. * Prepare summaries of research findings for review by attorneys and professional staff. * Assist with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, case materials, administrative records, and other files. * Assist with compiling background Information and supporting documentation for legal and administrative matters. * Assist with tracking deadlines, assignments, correspondence, and the status of legal or administrative matters. * Review policies, procedures, rules, or other agency documents and assist with Identifying relevant legal authorities. * Assist attorneys and professional staff with special projects, research assignments, and other legal\-support activities. * Attend meeting, hearings, trainings, or other proceedings when appropriate for the Intern's assignment and professional development. * Perform other related duties consistent with the educational and developmental purpose of the internship. Who are the customers? The Taxation and Revenue Department Office of the Secretary Ideal Candidate The Taxation and Revenue Department Office of the Secretary Minimum Qualification Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four (4\) semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2\) years. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6\) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to pre\-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Office setting, exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25lbs. Occasional but essential working in loud noise areas in an office setting. Required to frequently meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Continuously interacting with the public requires occasional irate customers. Frequent multiple demands from several people. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here **Agency Contact Information:** Kelly Kitzman (505\) 550\-9855 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.