Management Intern

CITY OF VERNON, CA
Vernon, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 05, 2025
  • Salary: $39,520.00 - $43,680.00 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:43680
  • Intern
  • Internship
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY OF VERNON

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

    LEGAL MANAGEMENT INTERN

    (PART-TIME - TEMPORARY)

    HOURLY RATE: $19.00 (Undergraduate Students)

    HOURLY RATE: $21.00 (Graduate/J.D. Students)

    FINAL FILING DEADLINE

    TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025, 11:59 PM, OR WHEN THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT INTERN ASSIGNMENT IN THE CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT, NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR IN DURATION AND TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO BE USED FOR FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS.

    The City of Vernon, City Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated and detail oriented professional to take on the role of Legal Intern. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic environment providing services within the City Attorney's Office starting in May or June 2025.

    This position includes flexible scheduling and college/university credit may be available, as applicable. The preferred candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills with a demonstrated enthusiasm for local government and/or public service.

    SUMMARY: Under close supervision, provides short-term administrative, routine, technical and para-professional support for a City department, division, function and/or special project. Assists in performing research and conducting special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: -- Management Intern is a training level classification designated for an individual who is currently enrolled in or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, or Juris Doctor program and assists with a wide variety of routine, technical and para-professional level studies, research projects and tasks. Graduate level Management Interns have a greater degree of independence and discretion, and greater complexity of duties.

    Essential Functions

    Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Gathers, compiles, and conducts analysis of data for departmental studies and/or projects may make recommendations based on findings.
    • Prepares written reports on findings and recommendation relating to assigned projects.
    • Assists in conducting legal research regarding municipal law topics.
    • Prepares research and analysis memoranda.
    • Maintains applicable records and files.
    • Depending on assignment, interacts with members of the community, other City staff, elected officials, and businesses.
    • Assists in conducting special projects as needed.
    • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

    In addition, the Legal Intern within the City Attorney's Office will:
    • Conduct legal research on municipal law topics, such as the California Public Records Act, elections, public contracting, and public transparency laws.
    • Draft legal memoranda.
    • Analyze local legislation and policies.
    • Assist with claims and litigation matters.
    • Attend public meetings.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
    Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be currently enrolled as a student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university or have graduated within twelve (12) months of appointment. Appointments to this classification are temporary, and may be part-time, and for a limited duration, not to exceed one year. Transcripts or degree must be submitted with job application.

    Supplemental Information

    Knowledge of:
    • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
    • Principles and practices of office administration and telephone etiquette.
    • General research and analysis methods and techniques.
    • Records management principles.
    • Basic computer skills and standard MS Office software applications.
    • Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
    Skill in:
    • Operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of business software.
    • Organizing and maintaining departmental records and filing systems.
    • Working effectively with others.
    • Analyzing, interpreting, making recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
    • Presenting research findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
    • Following verbal and written instructions.
    • Working independently.
    • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.
    • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Basic mathematics.
    LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment, with occasional work required outdoors and/or at remote locations throughout the City.

    ASSIGNMENT SELECTION PROCESS:
    Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application . Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete internship description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.
    Following the closing of the filing period for this recruitment, the Human Resources Department will review the application materials submitted for minimum qualifications. The first 50 applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the assignment will be invited to participate in the next phase of this recruitment process . “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

    CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

    Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Analyst

    Tcashman@cityofvernonca.gov

    (323) 583-8811, ext. 312

    Unclassified - Non-Represented Employees

    Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Vernon
    • City of Vernon

    The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles located several miles to the southeast of Downtown Los Angeles in Southern California. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine in the region. Offering an environment uniquely friendly to business, Vernon is the home to industries including food and agriculture, apparel, steel, plastics, logistics and home furnishings. Vernon maintains strong philanthropic ties with the neighboring communities where much of its workforce lives, providing significant financial support for public services like health care and education.

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