Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: Paralegal interns at the organization play a crucial role in supporting trial and appellate teams that represent clients. The internship provides the opportunity to work on complex legal cases, where interns will apply organizational practices to support dedicated defense teams. These teams typically comprise attorneys, investigators, and sometimes forensic social workers. Depending on the specific internship, paralegal inter
Job Title: Summer Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court under the supervision of a licensed public defender. - Prepare cases outside of court, including conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings. - Occasionally participate in jury trials. - Handle a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Provide legal advice to public defender clients while practicing under supervision. - Participate in a weeklong rigorous training pro
Job Title: 1L Intern Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and write memos, briefs, and legal pleadings. - Observe court proceedings to gain practical insights into legal processes. - Provide support to trial teams, including assistance in case preparation and strategy development. - Conduct investigations relevant to ongoing cases. - Interact with clients through jail and office visits to understand their needs and provide assistance. - Participate in targeted skil
Volunteer/Intern, Fall Semester The intern will work in the Victim/Witness Unit. Will assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in training opportunities when available. Law students authorized to appear under the Student Practice Act will have the opportuni
Volunteer/Intern, Fall Semester The intern will work in the County Court Division. Will assist with legal advisements and agreements between the office and those charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses. Assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in trainin
Volunteer/Intern, Spring Semester The intern will work in the Victim/Witness Unit. Will assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in training opportunities when available. Law students authorized to appear under the Student Practice Act will have the opportu
Volunteer/Intern, Spring Semester The intern will work in the Community Protection Division. Will attempt to negotiate a fair settlement between consumers and businesses to keep issues out of court, in matters including auto repair, retail sales, contractors, home repair and more. Consumer complaints may originate in-person, or by phone, email or mail. Will also provide information and resources to all community members on issues of consumer protection such as unwanted phone
Volunteer/Intern, Spring Semester The intern will work in the County Court Division. Will assist with legal advisements and agreements between the office and those charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses. Assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in train
Volunteer/Intern, Summer Semester The intern will work in the Community Protection Division. Will attempt to negotiate a fair settlement between consumers and businesses to keep issues out of court, in matters including auto repair, retail sales, contractors, home repair and more. Consumer complaints may originate in-person, or by phone, email or mail. Will also provide information and resources to all community members on issues of consumer protection such as unwanted phone
Volunteer/Intern, Summer Semester The intern will work in the County Court Division. Will assist with legal advisements and agreements between the office and those charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses. Assist county court DAs with plea bargaining at arraignments and drafting appeal briefs. Will also assist both county and district court DAs with legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Will have the opportunity to observe trials and participate in train
Job Title: Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients accused of crimes, ensuring their dignity and legal rights are upheld. - Conduct jury trials, with the office handling approximately 1,300 trials annually. - Engage in both oral and written advocacy to litigate clients' rights in court. - Typically handle misdemeanor and traffic cases in county court upon initial hiring. - Caseloads may vary depending on the regional office's size and jurisdiction. Educati
Volunteer/Intern, Fall Semester The intern will work in the Community Protection Division. Will attempt to negotiate a fair settlement between consumers and businesses to keep issues out of court, in matters including auto repair, retail sales, contractors, home repair and more. Consumer complaints may originate in-person, or by phone, email or mail. Will also provide information and resources to all community members on issues of consumer protection such as unwanted phone c