Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Part-time

No

Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This is a great opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience and assist in providing comprehensive advocacy for indigent individuals.

Job Summary

The Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern position is specially funded and expires June 30, 2024. Selected candidates will be assigned a location in one of our Districts (Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, Howard, Washington, or Frederick County) or with our Legislative Affairs team.

Salary:

Student Technical Assistant:
Undergrad Students:

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to assist OPD attorneys in providing comprehensive advocacy to indigent individuals. This experience will allow Law Clerks/Legal Interns to become fully integrated into our trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, team members, colleagues, community resources, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes and resolve challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
Locate and interview witnesses, interview clients, and take detailed witness statements under Defense Team supervision and/or with Law Clerk/Legal Intern partner accompanying.
Conduct background checks and legal research.
Draft legal memos.
Write reports regarding investigations and tasks in assistance with case development.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies and Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to zealous indigent defense and client representation.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and lived experiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills to manage and meet deadlines.
Current Law student preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A .
Experience: One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.

Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. Please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information.

Further Instructions

If you wish to be considered, please click below to fill out the application and submit the following items in one PDF attachment under the Resume tab of the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, and (4) a writing sample.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

As a State agency, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is looking for dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This is an excellent opportunity for current law students to gain hands-on experience and assist in providing comprehensive advocacy for indigent individuals.

Job Overview

The Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern position is specially funded and expires June 30, 2024. Selected candidates will be assigned a location in one of our Districts (Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, Howard, Washington, or Frederick County) or with our Legislative Affairs team.

Salary:

Student Technical Assistant:
Undergrad Students:

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to assist OPD attorneys in providing comprehensive advocacy to indigent individuals. This experience will allow Law Clerks/Legal Interns to become fully integrated into our trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, team members, colleagues, community resources, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes and resolve challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
Locate and interview witnesses, interview clients, and take detailed witness statements under Defense Team supervision and/or with Law Clerk/Legal Intern partner accompanying.
Conduct background checks and legal research.
Draft legal memos.
Write reports regarding investigations and tasks in assistance with case development.

Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees

Legal Research, Writing Memos, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet, or Apply via Paper Application. Submit the following items in one PDF attachment under the Resume tab of the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page (1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, and (4) a writing sample

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

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