Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns will engage in various tasks under the guidance of attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators within the Public Defender Division. Responsibilities include providing legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. Interns will also participate in: - Legal research and
Job Title 2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities The Trial Attorney in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) is tasked with a wide range of responsibilities aimed at providing comprehensive legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation matters. These responsibilities include: - Interviewing adult clients and conducting visits and interviews with child clients - Engaging in leg
Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The Law Clerk in the **Members Only** is responsible for performing a variety of legal research and writing assignments to assist the judges of the Juvenile Court. The clerk will work directly with judges and under the supervision of the Deputy Legal Counsel – Research Services, Assistant Deputy Court Administrator – Chief Legal Counsel, and the Chief Justice. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting judges in matters bef...
Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The law clerk is responsible for supporting the judges of the Juvenile Court by undertaking legal research and writing tasks. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting judges in court matters by discussing legal issues. - Conducting thorough and precise legal research and analysis using both online and book resources. - Communicating research and analysis results clearly and ...
Legal Assistant II The candidate provides clerical support related to all cases in an assigned area. Acts as lead legal assistant in the assigned area, maintaining general responsibility to train, assist and supervise the L/A I’s in the assigned area. Schedules Grand Jury cases for assigned prosecution area, and acts as liaison with other agencies for general scheduling purposes; Provides general secretarial support where needed in all things incidental to the prosecution ...
Assistant County Attorney The candidate acts as counsel for the State of New Hampshire in criminal matters. Works closely with Victim/Witness Coordinators to ensure that all witnesses/victims are properly informed, prepared and supported throughout the prosecution process. Drafts indictments, complaints and pleadings. Researches pertinent case law, decisions and legislation. Presents investigations and cases to the Grand Jury. Conducts Bench trials, Jury trials and all requi
Summer Legal Internship Opportunities Legal Interns assist prosecutors in the Juvenile, District, and Superior Courts and the Appeals and Training Bureau. First year law students gain experience in legal research, writing, and case preparation. Second year law students who are certified under SJC Rule 3:03 may appear in Juvenile and District Courts as a student prosecutor, supervised by an Assistant District Attorney can apply. Work for Division : Appeals & Training Bureau
Summer Legal Internship The intern will join District Courts Division. There are eleven District Courts and three Juvenile Courts located in Middlesex County. Law students who have completed their second year of law school and who are eligible for Student Practitioner Certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 can apply to intern in those courts. Certified student practitioners represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during court proceedings (. arraignments,
Academic Year Legal Internship The intern will join Appeals & Training Bureau. The Appeals & Training Bureau is responsible for handling all appellate matters before the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court. This internship presents the student intern with opportunities to develop legal writing and researching skills, with a concentration in appellate practice. The student intern will work closely with an experienced appellate practitioner on actual cases on appeal t
Academic Year Legal Internship The intern will join Child Protection Unit. The Child Protection Unit investigates and prosecutes cases involving child sexual abuse, serious child physical abuse, and child exploitation. A multi-disciplinary team approach is utilized to minimize secondary trauma to the child victim and to reduce the number of investigative interviews and court appearances for the child. Student interns work directly with the prosecutors and assist them with ca
Academic Year Legal Internship The intern will join District Courts Division. There are eleven District Courts and three Juvenile Courts located in Middlesex County. Law students who have completed their second year of law school and who are eligible for Student Practitioner Certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 can apply to intern in those courts. Certified student practitioners represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during court proceedings (. arraig
Academic Year Legal Internship The intern will joinElder Abuse & Disabled Persons Protection Unit. The Elder Abuse & Disabled Persons Protection Unit is a team of prosecutors and victim witness advocates who are trained in the investigation and prosecution of physical and financial abuse against the elderly and the disabled. Interns assist in reviewing referrals and investigations from the Disabled Persons Protection Commission, research legal issues, prepare motions to dism
Academic Year Legal Internship The intern will join Superior Court Trial Teams Division. The MDAO has four Regional Superior Court Trial Teams (Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, and Malden). Each team is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of major felonies. Student interns research evidentiary issues, draft motions and memoranda in opposition to defense motions, assist with discovery compliance and trial exhibits, take notes during trial regarding trial testimony
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Public Defender Division (PDD) will engage closely with attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators to deliver legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients facing criminal charges in both District and Superior Courts. The internship will provide a wide array of opportunities, including but not limited to: - Conducting legal research and wr
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Children and Family Law Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) will assist lawyers and work closely with social workers to represent children and parents in cases involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF) when children are removed from their homes due to claims of neglect or abuse. This role also involves providing legal representation in child requiri
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Youth Advocacy Division Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Youth Advocacy Division will work alongside lawyers dedicated to providing zealous legal representation to children in Massachusetts. Their responsibilities include: - Assisting lawyers and collaborating with social workers to represent juveniles in delinquency and youthful offender cases. - Conducting legal research and writing to support case preparations. - Eng
Job Title: 2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities: The Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney is responsible for representing children and indigent parents in family regulation matters. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing adult and child clients. - Conducting legal research and writing. - Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigations, including reviewing pleadings and exhibits, locating and in
Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The role of a Law Clerk within the **Members Only** involves performing legal research and writing assignments to assist judges. Law clerks work directly with judges and are supervised by the Deputy Legal Counsel – Research Services, Assistant Deputy Court Administrator – Chief Legal Counsel, and the Chief Justice. The responsibilities include: - Discussing legal issues with judges. - Performing accurate legal research and...
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Intern (2L) Job Responsibilities: - Obtain certification to appear in New Hampshire’s circuit and superior courts. - Conduct interviews with juvenile and adult clients under the supervision of an assigned mentor or staff attorney. - Conduct arraignments and bail hearings, and represent clients in New Hampshire’s courts. - Handle cases from start to finish, including litigating motions, conducting bench trials, and working with staff att...
Job Title: Lateral Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: A Lateral Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing high-quality legal representation to clients facing criminal and delinquency prosecution in New Hampshire. The role involves: - Communicating effectively with clients to ensure their legal needs are understood and addressed. - Identifying and anticipating legal issues to provide proactive legal counsel. - Writing, editing, and reviewing legal mot
Job Title: Staff Attorney (3L) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing legal representation to clients facing criminal and delinquency prosecution in New Hampshire. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring high-quality representation for indigent defendants, in line with the constitutional mandate of equal justice for all citizens. The attorney will engage creatively and zealously on behalf of clients,
Appellate Immigration Judge Duties: The candidate will report to a Deputy Chief Appellate Immigration Judge. Apply immigration laws impartially, humanely, and equitably and ensure that all parties are treated with respect and dignity. Resolve cases expeditiously, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and consistent with the Department's priorities and policies. Serve in formal, quasi-judicial proceedings to review the determinations of immigration judges in
Assistant Director for Policy Duties: The candidate will establish and direct the activities of the Communications and Legislative Affairs Division, Legal Education and Research Services Division, and the Immigration Law Division. Provide executive leadership, direction, and operational support in accomplishing EOIR's strategic goals and mission. Serve as the primary policy advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of EOIR in the following areas: the review and coordinatio
Job Title: General Attorney Department: Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor Job Responsibilities: - Represent the United States Government in removal proceedings before immigration judges, often involving asylum applicants or other immigration law relief seekers. - Provide expert legal counsel on complex immigration and customs laws, requiring comprehensive knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and case
Mission Support Specialist, GS 11-12 Duties: The candidate will coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office including, but not limited to: management information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources, training, logistics, property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment. Advise management on assigned administrative ma
Mission Support Specialist, GS 07-09 Duties: The candidate will coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office including: management information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources, training, logistics, property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment. Advise management on assigned administrative matters. Conduct or pa
Attorney/Right to Know Coordinator The candidate serves as a member of the legal team available to assist on all legal matters and is the firm’s expert on New Hampshire RSA 91-A (Access to Governmental Records and Meetings), RSA 33-A (Disposition of Municipal Records), and RSA 294-E (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act). Responsible for firm-wide compliance with aforementioned statutes and responding to information requests made pursuant to 91-A. Works with all department...
Police Attorney The candidate will be responsible for providing legal research (particularly difficult and complex issues) for cases brought before the Nashua District Court; will be actively involved in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of these cases; will suggest policy changes or training to avoid future legal issues. Must be a member of the NH Bar Association. Criminal trial experience is preferred.
Job Title: 2026 Summer Internship (Undergrad) Job Responsibilities: Interns at the organization work under the direct supervision of a licensed investigator and collaborate closely with staff attorneys and their clients. Their responsibilities include: - Interviewing witnesses and writing detailed reports. - Taking photographs and diagramming crime scenes. - Delivering subpoenas to witnesses. - Gathering records and other essential documents for the defense. - Assisting atto
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Intern (2L) Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a ten-week, full-time internship program with the organization. - Obtain certification to appear in New Hampshire’s circuit and superior courts. - Work under the supervision of an assigned mentor or staff attorney. - Interview juvenile and adult clients facing criminal and delinquency prosecution. - Conduct arraignments and bail hearings. - Represent clients in New Hampshire’s courts. - Handl...
Job Title: Lateral Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Lateral Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing legal representation to clients facing criminal and delinquency prosecution in New Hampshire. This role involves working within a team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social services, and support staff across multiple offices in the state. The attorney is expected to effectively communicate with clients, identify and anticipate legal is
Job Title: 2026 Staff Attorney (3L) Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a Staff Attorney at the organization is to provide high-quality legal representation to indigent defendants facing criminal and delinquency prosecution in New Hampshire. The attorney will work within the organization's framework, which includes a team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social services, and support staff across ten offices in the state. Key duties include: - Represe
Job Title: Office Administrator Job Responsibilities: The Office Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the office. Key responsibilities include: - Processing incoming cases and performing conflict checks. - Maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere in the office to create a positive experience for clients, visitors, and staff members. - Managing and coordinating all aspects of office administration, including managi
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns within the Public Defender Division will collaborate closely with attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators to provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses. These responsibilities will span both District and Superior Courts. Interns will be engaged in a variety of tasks, including legal research a
Job Title Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Children and Family Law Division Job Responsibilities Interns at the Children and Family Law Division will assist lawyers and work closely with social workers to represent children and parents in cases involving the removal of children from their homes by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to claims of neglect or abuse. Responsibilities include: - Significant client contact through interviews and home/place
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Youth Advocacy Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Youth Advocacy Division will work alongside lawyers dedicated to ensuring that every child in Massachusetts has access to zealous legal representation, incorporating a Positive Youth Development approach in delinquency and youthful offender cases. Responsibilities include assisting lawyers and collaborating closely with social workers to represent juve
Job Title: Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities: The Trial Attorney in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) will be responsible for various legal tasks and client representation duties. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing adult and child clients to gather necessary information. - Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents. - Conducting investigations prior to hearings, including reviewing
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: An Assistant District Attorney in the District Court Division is responsible for representing the Commonwealth in various courts, including District and Juvenile Courts, Superior Court, and appellate courts, as assigned. This role involves presenting cases, including Youthful Offender and Adult cases, to the Grand Jury and evaluating cases to identify evidentiary issues to take corrective action at the earliest pr
Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Title: Law Clerk - **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Law Clerk in the **Members Only** include assisting judges with legal research and writing assignments. Law clerks work directly with judges and are supervised by the Deputy Legal Counsel – Research Services, the Assistant Deputy Court Administrator – Chief Legal Counsel, and the Chief Justice. Specific duties include: - Discussing legal issues wit...
Summer Legal Internship The intern will join District Courts Division. There are eleven District Courts and three Juvenile Courts located in Middlesex County. Law students who have completed their second year of law school and who are eligible for Student Practitioner Certification under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03 can apply to intern in those courts. Certified student practitioners represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during court proceedings (. arraignments,
Summer Legal Internship The intern will join Elder Abuse & Disabled Persons Protection Unit. The Elder Abuse & Disabled Persons Protection Unit is a team of prosecutors and victim witness advocates who are trained in the investigation and prosecution of physical and financial abuse against the elderly and the disabled. Interns assist in reviewing referrals and investigations from the Disabled Persons Protection Commission, research legal issues, prepare motions to dismiss an