Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

No

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

The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) is seeking college and graduate students for its internship program. This hands-on experience provides students with the opportunity to work alongside attorneys, investigators, and staff in providing legal representation to indigent individuals. The internship is available year-round and statewide.

Internship Opportunities:
- College juniors and seniors
- Graduate students
- Paralegal students

Responsibilities:
- Assisting with investigations
- Client communication
- Research and writing
- Trial preparation and advocacy
- Attending court proceedings and training programs

Specialized Units:
- Recovery Court
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Office of Parental Representation
- Office of Law Guardian
- Office of Mental Health Advocacy
- Special Hearings Unit
- Conviction Integrity Unit
- Forensic Science Unit

To Apply:
- Submit cover letter explaining interest in internship and practice area(s) of interest
- Specify geographic preference or limitations
- Include availability, start/end date, hours, and schedule
- 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)

Requirements:
- Interview with regional office and/or Internship Coordinator
- Complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork
- Screened and approved prior to internship offer

The NJOPD is committed 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, advocate for individuals involuntarily committed to psychiatric facilities, assist with Megan’s Law tier classification, and help those seeking post-conviction relief. We also have specialized units for Recovery Court, Mental Health Advocacy, and Forensic Science.

Join our team at the NJOPD and gain valuable real-world experience while making a difference in the lives of those in need. Apply now for an unpaid internship and receive excellent training and mentorship opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so don’t wait – apply today and begin your internship experience with the NJOPD.

Not applicable.

Hands-on experience, real-world experience, training and mentorship opportunities.

Not specified.

Legal research and writing, client communication, trial preparation, advocacy, investigative techniques, report drafting, court proceedings.

College junior or senior, graduate student.

Submit cover letter explaining interest, practice area(s) of interest, geographic preference/limitations, and availability.

Qualification and Experience College junior or senior, graduate student.

Legal