Job Title: Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a Trial Attorney at the **Members Only** (OSPD) is to provide client-centered legal representation for individuals accused of crimes. The attorneys are tasked with defending the dignity and legal rights of their clients, often representing indigent populations. The role involves: - Conducting jury trials, with the office handling nearly 1,300 such trials annually. - Engaging in both oral and written advocac
Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: Paralegal interns will be an integral part of trial and appellate teams, providing essential support to attorneys, investigators, and occasionally forensic social workers. Responsibilities include: - Working on complex legal cases. - Applying organizational practices to support the defense teams. - Offering direct interaction with and support to clients in some cases. - Providing courtroom support or engaging in legal resear
Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship, Fall Semester Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court under the supervision of a licensed public defender. - Prepare cases outside of court. - Conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings. - Occasionally conduct jury trials. - Manage a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Gain intensive courtroom advocacy experience. Education and Experience Information: - Must be a law student who has completed th
Job Title: 2L/3L Certified Internship, Spring Semester 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. - Sometimes participate in jury trials. - Manage a caseload that may include misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Work intensively to gain courtroom advocacy experience. Education and Experience Information: - C
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. - 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 rigorous weeklong training progra