Legal Intern

Are you passionate about learning, legal research, and making a meaningful impact in the workplace? Join our dynamic team as a Fall Legal Intern, where you will have the unique opportunity of working closely with the Office of Chief’s Counsel’s (OCC) experienced attorneys on legal research projects for ongoing audits. The selected intern will learn a great deal about the internal workings of state and local governments and good government practices under, among others, the Administrative Code, Right-to-Know Law, and the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act. Further, the selected intern will have an opportunity to observe legislative hearings, audit press conferences, and court proceedings related to audits, as well as gain valuable practical insight into administrative agencies in the Commonwealth. Join our team today!

As a Legal Intern, you will provide legal assistance to the OCC Chief Counsel and two Deputy Chief Counsels that will include but not be limited to the following:

• In-depth review and research on DAG’s Mandates Chart (and related guidelines and associated documents) focused on state statutes, regulations, and case law (including for example, DAG’s primary audit authority under The Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. §§ 401, 402, and 403), as well as some Federal statutes, regulations, and case law
• Assist with drafting formal and informal legal opinions and other related legal documents, including legal memos and legal outlines
• Review, edit citations, and/or provide summaries of state, Federal, or other state statutory and regulatory provisions related to DAG’s ongoing performance and compliance audits on a variety of topics (e.g., state agencies including their IT systems, county court officials, state-owned/ related institutions, and their programs that receive state money) consistent with DAG’s audit mandates
• Assist with drafting Nondisclosure Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding for certain performance audits
• Obtain and provide copies of statutory and/or regulatory provisions, as well as media articles, from OCC’s on-line legal research service to provide to auditors currently conducting DAG’s ongoing performance or compliance audits
• Conduct in-depth research on longstanding Pennsylvania statutes and case law, as well as review legislative, policy, and media developments within the state, including reviewing legislative bills and Senate and House Journals
• Perform research on other states’ statutes and/or legislative bills pertaining to DAG’s audit topics

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship, Fall of 2026
• Work hours are flexible 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will be expected to report to the Finance Building in Harrisburg. You may have the opportunity to occasionally work from home. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• You must be currently pursuing a law degree and completion of at least a minimum first year of law school.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have excellent research and writing skills.
• You must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, and eager to learn.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license.
• You must reside in Pennsylvania for the entirety of the internship.
• You must be willing to travel to events, in-person training, and meetings at various times during the work week.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume and writing sample.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.