2L District Attorney - Paid Student Internship

Closing Date: 30th April, 2026

Description:

About the Position:
The County of Riverside District Attorney has various internship opportunities to work under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney. Applicants must be certified by the California State Bar, allowing them to make appearances in court with the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney.
Assist with case preparation including, but not limited to: witness contact; victim contact; evidence preparation; attending and appearing on the record in court; preparing motions; working in the case management system; and other case related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school in a Juris Doctorate program at an accredited college or have recently graduated from a Juris Doctorate program within the past twelve (12) months.

Note: The Riverside County District Attorney is currently recruiting post-bar interns (law clerks) for the Spring and Fall of 2023, with the possibility for applicants to ultimately become entry-level prosecutors upon successfully passing the California bar exam. Individuals that are in their final year of law school or that have recently graduated, and will be taking the California Bar Exam for the first time in either February or July of 2023 are eligible to apply. Positions are available at every office location throughout Riverside County with special consideration being given to filling vacancies in the Coachella Valley Office and the Colorado River Office.

Areas of Study: Juris Doctorate
Required Experience, Knowledge, Abilities: Basic knowledge of the California rules of evidence, ethics and criminal procedure. Ability to read, understand, and analyze legal documents (e.g., courtroom transcripts, pleadings, police reports, expert witness reports, statutory and non-statutory legal motions, affidavits, arrest and search warrants, court orders, statutes, appellate case law, and jury instructions) related to criminal prosecution. Knowledge and the ability to conduct legal research to prepare written reports and draft various legal documents (e.g., opinions, pleadings, briefs, and points and authorities). Ability and skill to effectively communicate with witnesses, defendants, law enforcement personnel, investigators, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding cases and must be able to speak articulately as a courtroom advocate on behalf of the District Attorney. Must be able to to work and collaborate as part of a prosecution team.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Abilities: Knowledge of discovery obligations as a prosecutor and the process of obtaining and disclosing discovery in a timely manner. Ability to prepare and organize extensive legal discovery, evidence, and exhibits to be presented in court. Ability and skill to prepare and conduct preliminary hearings. Ability and skill to present misdemeanor trials to a jury or judge and argue contested motions. Able to devise trial strategy, recognize factual, ethical, and legal issues in a case. Ability to negotiate with defense attorneys regarding the disposition and modification of charges in a case.
All applicants, including alumni, are required to include a current resume. All documents must be provided as attachments at time of application to be considered.**

Supplemental Information:
Veteran's Preference
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university or who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information:
For more information, please contact Hayden Quezada at haquezada@rivco.org

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Application Information
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period:
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information:
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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