Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

No

Organization: New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD)
Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student
Experience: College juniors and seniors, graduate students
Salary: Unpaid, volunteer internship

NJOPD is currently seeking highly motivated and dedicated college and graduate students to join our team as Internship Paralegal Students. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience working with attorneys, investigators, and staff in providing the best possible legal representation to our clients. As an Internship Paralegal Student, you will have the opportunity to assist with various tasks such as investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy, and participate in excellent training and mentorship opportunities. This internship is available year-round and statewide.

H1: Become an Internship Paralegal Student with NJOPD
H2: Gain Real-World Experience and Excellent Training Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with investigations, including locating and interviewing witnesses
- Serve subpoenas and gather information and documents
- Conduct field investigations, such as photographing crime scenes and examining evidence
- Draft reports and attend court proceedings and training programs
- Work closely with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best possible legal representation to clients

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled college junior or senior, or graduate student
- Interest in the legal field and commitment to social justice
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Availability to work between 10-20 hours per week

To Apply:

1. Submit a cover letter explaining why you are interested in an internship with NJOPD, your preferred practice areas, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability.
2. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and must be received between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), or December 15th and April 15th (Summer).
3. All applicants must be interviewed by a regional office and/or Internship Coordinator, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved prior to being offered an internship with NJOPD.

Note: This is an unpaid, volunteer internship. However, the experience gained and training received will be invaluable for your future career in the legal field.

About NJOPD:

NJOPD is dedicated to providing first-class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. We represent clients in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, parental representation, law guardian representation, mental health advocacy, specialized units for sex offenses and post-conviction relief, and recovery court and intensive supervision program matters. Our attorneys are committed to social justice and ensuring that our clients receive the best possible legal representation.

Join our team as an Internship Paralegal Student and gain real-world experience while making a difference in the lives of our clients. Apply now and be a part of NJOPD's mission to provide excellent legal representation to those in need.

Not applicable

Hands-on experience, training and mentorship opportunities

Not specified

Legal research and writing, client communication, trial preparation and advocacy, investigation, report drafting

College juniors and seniors, graduate students, or paralegal students

Submit cover letter explaining interest in internship, practice areas of interest, geographic preference or limitations, and availability, along with application materials and completion of additional requirements

Qualification and Experience College juniors and seniors, graduate students, paralegal students

Legal