Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

Min 1 yrs required

Part-time

No

Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is seeking dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This is a part-time position specially funded to expire June 30, 2024.

Job Summary

The Law Clerk/Legal Intern is responsible for providing comprehensive advocacy to indigent individuals and assisting trial attorneys in the representation of adult and youth individuals in criminal cases.

Primary Responsibilities

Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, team members, colleagues, community resources, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes and resolve challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
Locate and interview witnesses, interview clients, and take detailed witness statements under Defense Team supervision and/or with Law Clerk/Legal Intern partner accompanying.
Conduct background checks and legal research.
Draft legal memos.
Write reports regarding investigations and tasks in assistance with case development.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to zealous indigent defense and client representation.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and lived experiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills to manage and meet deadlines.
Current Law student preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A .
Experience: One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Salary Information

Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. Please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information.

Student Technical Assistant:

Undergrad Students:

Application Process

If you wish to be considered, please click below to fill out the application and submit the following items in one PDF attachment under the Resume tab of the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, and (4) a writing sample.

Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is actively recruiting dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This part-time position is specially funded and will expire June 30, 2024.

Job Summary

The Law Clerk/Legal Intern is responsible for providing comprehensive advocacy to indigent individuals and assisting trial attorneys in the representation of adult and youth individuals in criminal cases.

Primary Responsibilities

Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, team members, colleagues, community resources, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes and resolve challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
Locate and interview witnesses, interview clients, and take detailed witness statements under Defense Team supervision and/or with Law Clerk/Legal Intern partner accompanying.
Conduct background checks and legal research.
Draft legal memos.
Write reports regarding investigations and tasks in assistance with case development.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to zealous indigent defense and client representation.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and lived experiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills to manage and meet deadlines.
Current Law student preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A .
Experience: One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Salary Information

Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. Please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information.

Student Technical Assistant:

Undergrad Students:

Application Process

If you wish to be considered, please click below to fill out the application and submit the following items in one PDF attachment under the Resume tab of the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, and (4) a writing sample.


Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is looking for law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This is a part-time position specially funded to expire June 30, 2024.

Job Summary

The Law Clerk/Legal Intern is responsible for providing comprehensive advocacy to indigent individuals and assisting trial attorneys in the representation of adult and

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

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