Legal Intern - 3DIR061

Salary Not Available Position range in Jefferson City, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area $56k

• $101k Per Year Legal Intern
• 3DIR061 State of Missouri
• Department of Natural Resources

Occupation:

Legal Occupations

Location:

Jefferson City, MO

• 65101 Positions available: 1 Job #: jo_1968342590

Source:

MO Careers

Posted:

03/22/2026

Web Site:

MoJobs

Job Type:

Internship, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Type Internship Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary

• Why youGÇÖll love this position We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members.

We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: stewardship, integrity, collaboration, respect and innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come. This internship is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, General CounselGÇÖs Office. Flexible schedule arrangements are possible, but the internship must be performed in person at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. This position is open to all current first

• and second-year law students.

Please note:

This is a temporary, unpaid internship and is not a benefit-eligible position. Duration of this internship is flexible during the summer of 2026 Responsibilities

• What youGÇÖll do Work alongside experienced environmental attorneys and colleagues to serve the citizens and communities of Missouri Engage in legal research and writing, analysis, memo drafting, and problem solving for practical client counseling on topics including on policy, statutory interpretation and application, and regulation Assist in the review, analysis, organization, and updating of General Counsel Office legal opinions for maximum efficacy Assist the General CounselGÇÖs Office in the evaluation of administrative cases, compliance and enforcement, legal and case strategy, and as available, accompany to site visitsQualifications•All you need for success To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

Adaptability:

Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment Attention to

Detail:

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Learning:

Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development

Listening:

Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations

Oral and Written Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND; Must be a currently enrolled 1L (rising 2L) law student in an ABA accredited law school Knowledge of how to research and interpret legal cases, laws, and statutes in order to complete legal memorandums and other legal drafting to respond to legal questions posed by department team members Must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in environmental and/or natural resource, or government or administration law Must have strong academic standing Must be able to work on-site in Jefferson City, MO Required application materials: Current resume including any relevant internships, project work, professional associations, student organizations, and/or course work pertaining to environmental, natural resource, government, or public administration law Cover letter Current transcript Short writing sample, no more than 10 pages. Subject matter is open to applicant discretion.

Job Details

• More reasons to love this position YouGÇÖll gain exposure to a wide variety of environmental and natural resource law issues from the unique perspective of the in-house agency counsel.

Tailored internship to meet your interestsGÇöthis could include work in many different areas of law, including administrative, environmental, property, contract, tort, open records, and employment matters. This position is eligible for externship credit when properly enrolled and documented with your school.

Contact Details

• If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Jacob Westen, General Counsel at (573) 751-5464 or jacob.

westen@dnr.mo.gov Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

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