Job Title: Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in nearly 1,300 jury trials conducted by the **Members Only** (OSPD) each year. - Appear in court regularly to litigate clients’ rights through both oral and written advocacy. - Handle misdemeanor and traffic cases in county court as a starting assignment for newly hired attorneys. - Work within one of the twenty-one regional trial offices across the state, with the expectation...
Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court under the supervision of a licensed public defender. - Prepare cases outside of court and conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings. - Participate in jury trials as part of the advocacy experience. - Manage a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Provide legal advice to public defender clients while practicing under supervision. - Engage in a weeklong rigorou
Job Title: 1L Intern Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and write memos, briefs, and legal pleadings. - Observe court proceedings and provide support to trial teams. - Conduct investigations related to legal cases. - Interact with clients through jail and office visits. - Participate in targeted skills training programs. Education and Experience Information: - Must be a first-year law student (1L) who has completed two semesters of legal studies. Application Process:
Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Provide integral support to trial and appellate teams representing clients. - Work on complex cases, applying organizational practices. - Support teams of committed defenders, including attorneys, investigators, and at times, forensic social workers. - Engage in direct interaction with and support to clients, depending on the internship. - Provide courtroom support or engage in legal research and writing. - Hone attention t
Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern - Farm Worker Rights Division Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Interns in the Farm Worker Rights Division (FWRD) are tasked with advocating for the rights of low-wage farm workers. The interns will engage in outreach activities to farm workers at labor camps and other locations within their assigned regions. Their responsibilities include: - Conducting outreach to farm workers at labor camps and other locations. - Working with clients and