Law Student - Government in Marquette, MI

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Marquette, MI

Law Student - Government in Marquette, MI

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Job Title: Law Clerk at Federal Public Defender Organization in Western District of Michigan

Experience: Second or third-year law student

Salary: Not specified

Organization: Federal Public Defender Office for the Western District of Michigan

Location: Grand Rapids and Marquette, Michigan

Job Description:

- The Federal Public Defender Office for the Western District of Michigan is seeking second and third-year law students for law clerk positions.
- The organization has offices in Grand Rapids and Marquette, Michigan.
- The law clerks will work closely with attorneys and support staff in representing indigent clients facing federal criminal charges.
- They will research legal issues, write motions and briefs, attend court proceedings, and conduct client and witness interviews.
- The law clerks will not represent clients in court.
- Applications are accepted year round.
- The Federal Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Interested candidates can send their resumes to Jasna Tosic at the Federal Public Defender's Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

- Researching legal issues related to federal criminal charges.
- Writing motions and briefs.
- Attending court proceedings.
- Conducting client and witness interviews.

Requirements:

- Must be a second or third-year law student.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Ability to work closely with attorneys and support staff.
- Interest in representing indigent clients facing federal criminal charges.

Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in criminal defense work.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys.
- Develop legal research and writing skills.
- Gain exposure to the federal criminal justice system.
- Potential for future employment opportunities with the Federal Public Defender Office.

How to Apply:

- Interested candidates can send their resumes to Jasna Tosic at the Federal Public Defender's Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Applications are accepted year round.

About the Organization:

- The Federal Public Defender Office for the Western District of Michigan is responsible for providing legal representation to indigent individuals facing federal criminal charges.
- The organization has offices in Grand Rapids and Marquette, Michigan.
- It is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- The organization offers a supportive and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Organization Address:

Federal Public Defender's Office
50 Louis NW, Ste. 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2633

Organization Website: Not specified