Legal Intern Job at ChaseSource, Austin, TX

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  • ChaseSource
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Internship

The Employees Retirement System is a Texas government state agency. Our internship program aims to provide a rewarding learning opportunity in mission based work and insights into a career in public service. Our mission is simply stated: ERS offers competitive benefits to enhance the lives of its members.

ERS is seeking a Legal Intern to work closely with the Office of the General Counsel’s leadership team, including Nancy Lippa, Deputy General Counsel and Privacy Officer, and Ashley Collier, Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, to gain hands-on experience in legal writing, research, and analysis. This internship provides exposure to the day-to-day operations of the Office of the General Counsel and allows the intern to contribute to the overall goals of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside attorneys on a variety of projects and tasks, gaining valuable experience preparing and evaluating legal documents and providing legal assistance in areas including contracts, litigation, investments, tax, employee benefits, and administrative law, while building both technical and professional skills in a public sector legal environment.

Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducts legal research and gathers data to support decision-making processes
  • Prepares and edits legal documents.
  • Reviews and analyzes legal documents and records.
  • Assists attorneys in preparing cases for litigation.
  • Reviews cases for jurisdictional deficiencies and procedural compliance.
  • Collaborates with team members to achieve project goals and deadlines.
  • Prepares reports, presentations, and documentation as required.
  • Participates in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and training opportunities.
  • Performs administrative tasks as needed to support departmental operations.
  • Adapts and learns new skills as required to meet project demands.
  • Seeks opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the department.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in an accredited law school or graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. First year of law school must be complete before internship begins.

Pay Information: The hourly pay for this internship is $25.00.

Start Date: 6/8/2026

End Date: 8/14/2026

Other Information: This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct a FBI criminal history check on all selected intern candidates.

Please Note: The selected candidate will be employed by a temporary staffing agency and will fulfill a full/part-time (20-40 hours/week) intern assignment at ERS.

ChaseSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office

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