Internship Paralegal Student, (Fall)

Full-time

No

Internship Overview:

Organization: New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD)
Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student
Experience: College and graduate students
Salary: Unpaid
Location: Statewide, New Jersey
Duration: Year-round
Application Deadline: Rolling basis (June 15th-July 31st for Fall, October 15th-November 30th for Spring, December 15th-April 15th for Summer)

NJOPD offers hands-on internship opportunities for college and graduate students to gain real-world experience in the legal field. Students will work with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide the best possible legal representation for clients. The organization also offers excellent training and mentorship opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assisting with investigations, client communication, research and writing, trial preparation, and advocacy
- Locating and interviewing witnesses
- Serving subpoenas
- Researching and gathering information and documents
- Conducting field investigations such as photographing crime scenes and examining evidence
- Drafting reports
- Attending court proceedings and training programs

Internship Opportunities:

- Investigator Intern: Assist with various tasks, including locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and conducting field investigations.
- Graduate Student Intern: Work in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy.
- Paralegal Student Intern: Gain experience in the legal field as a paralegal.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in an internship with NJOPD, their preferred practice areas, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability including anticipated start/end date, number of hours, and schedule. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be received between June 15th and July 31st for Fall, October 15th and November 30th for Spring, and December 15th and April 15th for Summer.

All applicants must complete an interview with the regional office and/or Internship Coordinator, as well as complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork and pass a screening process before being offered an internship with NJOPD.

About NJOPD:

NJOPD is dedicated to providing top-notch legal representation to indigent individuals at both the trial and appellate levels. The organization represents individuals charged with criminal offenses, parents whose children have been removed, children who have been removed, individuals involuntarily committed to State psychiatric facilities, those facing Megan's Law tier classification, and individuals seeking post-conviction relief. NJOPD also has specialized units for Recovery Court, Intensive Supervision Program, and Forensic Science.

In summary, the Internship Paralegal Student position at NJOPD offers college and graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal field, with excellent training and mentorship opportunities. The internship is unpaid and available year-round in various locations throughout New Jersey. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. NJOPD is committed to providing top-notch legal representation to indigent individuals and has specialized units for various practice areas.

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

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Legal research, writing, client communication, trial preparation, advocacy, investigation, document gathering, report drafting, court proceedings, training programs

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Submit cover letter explaining interest, practice areas, geographic preference/limitations, and availability; complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork; interview with regional office and/or Internship Coordinator; and be screened and approved prior to being offered an internship with the NJOPD

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

Legal