Alcohol Policy Legal Intern

Position Description:

The Alcohol Policy Legal Epidemiology Research Intern performs vital services and administrative duties for WisAPP. Working under the direction of the WisAPP staff, this individual performs legal research and collects information on alcohol policy issues to help create tools for prevention of excessive alcohol use from a population heath/community safety perspective, with a focus on the impact of alcohol policies on health in Wisconsin. The WisAPP project specialist will help to develop a database of municipal alcohol regulations and practices in Wisconsin and may draft written content such as policy summaries or memoranda for use in alcohol prevention efforts.

This individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage their time effectively and work with a wide range of professionals and officials from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and geographic areas, including law enforcement, municipal attorneys, elected officials, municipal administrative staff, university staff, and public health specialists. This position will review and collect municipal ordinances, resolutions, and guidance, will help organize and facilitate key stakeholder interviews, and will help collect and code verbal and written information on alcohol prevention efforts, local alcohol issues, and alcohol enforcement in Wisconsin.

The position may require some occasional travel within Wisconsin to Milwaukee. 

Primary Functions

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of Wisconsin state, municipal, and/or public health law, experience reading and interpreting Wisconsin statutes or local ordinances, and ability to read and understand statutes, ordinances, and regulations
• An interest in participating in public health efforts to prevent or reduce excessive drinking.
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft Office, and remote working software such as Teams and Zoom.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when working with data.
• Effective communication skills with diverse audiences is essential.
• Writing proficiency for both general and professional audiences.

Preferred Schedule:
40 hr/wk in the summer, and 10 hrs/wk during the school year. Flex schedule while in school, but needs some availability between 9a-5p.

Position Requirements:

Specifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.); 1L law student
• Minimum Required Experience:  1 year law school and/or paralegal training with previous experience and/or collaboration with law enforcement, municipal attorneys, public health, and/or elected officials.
• Preferred Education: At least 1 year of law school
• Preferred Experience:  Professional experience working in law, health, public health, medicine,  law enforcement, and/or with municipalities; experience with legal, policy, and/or public health research and writing.

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