Summer Intern – Law Students

Job Description

Summer Intern, Law Students | Office of the Inspector General

The Tone:
This is an onsite internship at the City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General, located in Atlanta, GA. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) operates as an independent agency, dedicated to promoting integrity, efficiency, upholding public trust, and ensuring transparency across all City operations. Interns will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a critical area of public service, assisting with a wide range of legal and investigative matters related to government oversight, policy review, fraud prevention, and public accountability. This role directly supports the OIG’s mission to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within City government, while actively working to uphold the public’s trust.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Temporary (Summer and Fall programs available, part-time options considered)
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Team: Supports the Inspector General and investigators within the OIG.
• Mission: To prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure integrity, efficiency, and transparency in City of Atlanta government operations.
• Tech Stack: Legal research platforms, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on local, state, and federal laws relevant to the OIG’s work.
• Document Drafting: Assist in drafting memoranda, reports, subpoenas, and other essential legal documents.
• Investigative Support: Provide crucial support to the Inspector General and investigators during the review of complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Policy Analysis: Analyze city contracts, ordinances, and policies to identify and prevent potential instances of fraud, waste, or abuse.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare materials for administrative proceedings, Governing Board, and public reports, and assist in reviewing city procurement contracts and compliance reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (1L, 2L, or 3L students eligible) with a demonstrated interest in government law, administrative law, compliance, or public policy.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in legal research platforms and Microsoft Office Suite is required to effectively perform the role’s responsibilities.
• Skills: Possess strong legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills, and a high level of integrity for confidential information.
• Bonus: An ability to grasp an understanding of Georgia Open Records laws and City procurement policies.