City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Intern - Legal

Department: Office of the Mayor
Division: Corporation Counsel
Work Location:
ROOM 313 MCE
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701
United States
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, hours may vary
Starting Rate: $20/hour
Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants
Union: Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply: 5/6/2026

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

^{Draft complaints, motions, notices and other pleadings
for review by staff attorneys.}
^{Review
administrative court referrals and tickets to ensure that correct parties are
cited.}
^{Schedule
court and hearing dates for circuit, code hearing and other courts. • Perform
specialized research as needed using Westlaw or other available sources.}
^{Maintain court action
calendars to ensure that staff attorneys are present for appearances,
hearings and trials.}
^{Update indexes for paid and canceled
liens and judgements.}

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will support the Legal Department by assisting with
document review and organization, basic legal research, file management, and
data entry. The intern will help maintain accurate records, prepare summaries
as needed, and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. Strong
attention to detail, organization, and professional communication skills are
essential. This position provides valuable exposure to legal operations within
a municipal setting. Candidate must
also be actively enrolled in an accredited college for Fall 2026.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Free Health Clinic
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation
4 weeks paid parental leave
14 paid holidays
10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
12 paid sick days annually
Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or [email protected]