Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

No

Organization: New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD)
Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student (Fall)
Experience: College juniors and seniors, graduate students
Salary: Unpaid, but offers excellent training and mentorship opportunities
Location: Statewide, New Jersey

H1: Internship Opportunities with NJOPD for Paralegal Students
H2: Hands-On Experience with Attorneys, Investigators, and Staff

- Applications accepted on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer)
- Interns will work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide legal representation to indigent clients
- Hands-on experience in investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation, and advocacy
- Opportunities available year-round and statewide
- College juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, can apply for internships
- Investigator interns will assist with locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, researching and gathering information, conducting field investigations, drafting reports, and attending court proceedings and training programs
- Graduate students in social work can apply for specialized units such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy
- Paralegal students can also apply for internships with NJOPD
- Cover letters must explain reason for seeking internship, practice area(s) of interest, geographic preference or limitations, and availability
- All applicants must be interviewed, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved prior to being offered an internship with NJOPD
- NJOPD provides first-class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels
- Attorneys defend individuals charged with criminal offenses, represent parents whose children have been removed, children who have been removed, individuals involuntarily committed to psychiatric facilities, those facing Megan's Law tier classification, and individuals seeking post-conviction relief
- Attorneys also represent clients in Recovery Court, Intensive Supervision Program, and as part of the Forensic Science Unit

The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) offers internship opportunities for paralegal students on a rolling basis between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and December 15th and April 15th (Summer). These internships provide hands-on experience working with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide legal representation to indigent clients. NJOPD is committed to providing first-class legal representation and offers excellent training and mentorship opportunities to interns.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to assist with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation, and advocacy. These opportunities are available year-round and statewide, giving you a diverse and valuable experience. NJOPD welcomes college juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, to apply for these internships.

Investigator interns will work closely with NJOPD investigators, attorneys, and staff to complete various tasks, including locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, researching and gathering information and documents, conducting field investigations, drafting reports, and attending court proceedings and training programs. This hands-on experience will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge in the legal field.

Graduate students in fields such as social work can also apply for internships in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of law and make a positive impact on the lives of clients.

In addition, NJOPD also offers internship opportunities for paralegal students. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional legal setting and learn from experienced attorneys and staff.

To apply for an internship with NJOPD, you must submit a cover letter explaining why you are seeking an internship, your practice area(s) of interest, any geographic preferences or limitations, and your availability including anticipated start and end date, number of hours, and schedule. All applicants must also go through an interview process, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved before being offered an internship with NJOPD.

NJOPD is dedicated to providing first-class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. Our attorneys defend individuals charged with criminal offenses, represent parents whose children have been removed, children who have been removed, individuals involuntarily committed to psychiatric facilities, those facing Megan's Law tier classification, and individuals seeking post-conviction relief. Our attorneys also represent clients in Recovery Court, Intensive Supervision Program, and as part of the Forensic Science Unit.

Join NJOPD as an intern and gain valuable experience while making a difference in the lives of indigent individuals. Apply now for an internship opportunity that will enhance your skills and knowledge in the legal field.

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Hands-on experience, Training, Mentorship

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Legal research, Writing, Communication, Advocacy, Investigation, Court proceedings, Training, Confidentiality, Ethics

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Submit cover letter explaining interest, practice areas, geographic preference/limitations, and availability

Qualification and Experience College juniors and seniors, Graduate students

Legal