Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

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Internship Paralegal Student, Fall - Join the NJOPD team and gain hands-on experience in the legal field!

Organization: New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD)
Location: New Jersey, USA
Position: Internship Paralegal Student
Duration: Fall semester (September-December)
Salary: Not specified
Experience: None required, but previous legal experience is a plus

About the Organization:
- Provides legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels
- Offers a variety of specialized units, including Recovery Court, Mental Health Advocacy, and more
- Opportunities available year-round and statewide
- Offers excellent training and mentorship opportunities

Job Description:
- Assist attorneys, investigators, and staff with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation and advocacy
- Conduct field investigations, such as photographing crime scenes and examining evidence
- Attend court proceedings and training programs
- Draft reports and gather information and documents
- Opportunities available for college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students

Requirements:
- Cover letter explaining why you are seeking an internship with NJOPD, practice areas of interest, geographic preferences, and availability
- Application materials must be received between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), or December 15th and April 15th (Summer)
- Must be interviewed and approved by regional office and/or Internship Coordinator
- Complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork

Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in the legal field
- Work with experienced attorneys, investigators, and staff
- Learn about various practice areas and specialized units
- Excellent training and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunities available year-round and statewide

How to Apply:
- Submit cover letter and application materials
- 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)

Organization Overview:
- First class legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels
- Representation for a variety of cases, including criminal offenses, child removal, involuntary commitment, sex offenses, and more
- Offers specialized units, including Recovery Court, Mental Health Advocacy, and more

Internship Opportunities:
- Available year-round and statewide
- For college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and paralegal students
- Gain hands-on experience in the legal field
- Work with experienced attorneys, investigators, and staff
- Learn about various practice areas and specialized units

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter explaining interest in internship with NJOPD, practice areas of interest, geographic preferences, and availability
- Applications must be received between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), October 15th and November 30th (Spring), or December 15th and April 15th (Summer)
- Must be interviewed and approved by regional office and/or Internship Coordinator
- Complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork

Benefits of Interning with NJOPD:
- Gain real-world experience in the legal field
- Excellent training and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunities available for various practice areas and specialized units
- Work with experienced attorneys, investigators, and staff
- Gain valuable skills and knowledge for future career in law

Join the NJOPD team as an Internship Paralegal Student this Fall and gain hands-on experience in the legal field! With opportunities available year-round and statewide, you will have the chance to work with experienced attorneys, investigators, and staff while learning about various practice areas and specialized units. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge for your future career in law. Apply now!

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Legal research, writing, client communication, investigation, trial preparation, advocacy

Submit cover letter explaining interest, practice area(s) of interest, geographic preference/limitations, and availability; must also complete interview, confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved

Qualification and Experience College juniors and seniors, graduate students

Legal