Job Title: Trial Attorneys Job Responsibilities: Trial attorneys at the **Members Only** (OSPD) are tasked with providing client-centered legal defense for individuals accused of crimes. These attorneys are responsible for: - Conducting jury trials, with the office handling approximately 1,300 jury trials annually. - Representing clients in court, advocating for their legal rights through both oral and written means. - Handling misdemeanor and traffic cases in county court, particular
Job Title: Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: Paralegal interns at the organization will be integral to supporting trial and appellate teams that represent clients. The responsibilities of paralegal interns include: - Working on complex legal cases alongside a team of dedicated professionals, including attorneys and investigators. - Engaging with forensic social workers in certain cases. - Providing organizational support to legal teams. - Directly interacting with and
Job Title: 1L Internship Job Responsibilities: First-year law students participating in the 1L internship program will engage in a comprehensive and varied legal experience. The responsibilities include: - Researching and writing legal documents such as memos, briefs, and legal pleadings. - Observing court proceedings to gain practical insights into the legal process. - Providing support to trial teams in various capacities. - Conducting investigations to assist in case prep
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, conducting pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and sometimes jury trials. - Handle a caseload comprising misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Gain intensive courtroom advocacy experience through direct client representation. Education and Experience Information: - Must
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 research and case strategy development. - Conduct pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and occasionally manage jury trials. - Handle a caseload comprising misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Gain intensive courtroom advocacy experience through hands-on p
Job Title Summer Legal Intern (2L/3L Certified Internship) Job Responsibilities - Represent clients in court under supervision, including pre-trial, post-trial hearings, and sometimes jury trials. - Prepare cases outside of court. - Handle a caseload of misdemeanor, traffic, or juvenile delinquency cases. - Provide legal advice to public defender clients while practicing under the supervision of a licensed lawyer. - Participate in a rigorous, weeklong training program befo