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Ascend Intern - City Attorney

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Ascend Intern - City of Sioux Falls City Attorney

  • Assist with legal research, writing, and analysis
  • Assist with document drafting and review
  • Attend various city council, planning, or zoning meetings
  • Investigate facts relating to discrimination claims
  • Communicate with members of the public regarding basic legal rights and responsibilities
  • This is a 2026 summer internship

Minimum Qualifications

  • Students currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a full-time student.
  • Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient at legal research and proper citation.
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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.