Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

Min 1 yrs required

Part-time

No

Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern

Organization is seeking dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. This position offers a hands-on experience for current law students to assist in OPD clients' client-centered and team-based representation.


Position Overview:

Job Title: Criminal Trial Law Clerk/Legal Intern
Organization: Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD)
Location: Assigned a location in District III (Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot Counties), District IV (Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s Counties), District VI (Montgomery County) District VII (Anne Arundel County), District IX (Harford County), District X (Carroll or Howard Counties), District XI (Washington County and Frederick Counties) or with our Legislative Affairs team.
Salary: -
Employment Type: Part-Time


Job Description:

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) seeks dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. OPD provides superior representation to indigent individuals. Law Clerks/Legal Interns will assist our trial attorneys in the representation of adult and youth individuals in criminal cases, which range in seriousness from misdemeanor theft to homicide.

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:

Student Technical Assistant:
Undergrad Students:

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.

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.



Job Summary:

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is seeking dedicated and client-centered law students and recent law school graduates to serve as Law Clerks/Legal Interns. The position is specially funded and expires June 30, 2024 with a salary of - . Law Clerks/Legal Interns will assist our trial attorneys in the representation of adult and youth individuals in criminal cases, which range in seriousness from misdemeanor theft to homicide.

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.

Health, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave

Communication, Analytical, Research, Writing, Organizational, Administrative

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Fill out the Application on the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page

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

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