Description:
Nature of Work:A Government Entity Legal Department is currently accepting applications for a legal intern for the summer and 2024-2025 law school year. This employment is temporary (for a second year law student (2L) until graduation) and is a paid position. This position is not provided with A Government Entity benefits.
Nature of Work:
Under the direction of the Lead City Prosecuting Attorney, the Legal Intern will perform a wide variety of legal duties. Typical duties include regularly appearing in court, preparing files for court appearances, researching and writing memoranda for attorneys, arguing motions. The Legal Intern, with appropriate supervision, will prepare and participate in jail calendars, and out-of-custody arraignment calendars. The Legal Intern will review files for probable cause. He or she will prepare for and participate in trials. The Legal Intern will have other courtroom and non-courtroom responsibilities as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to engage in the limited practice of law as a Licensed Legal Intern, Admission and Practice Rule 9.
- Completion of second year of law school.
- Completion of a Rules of Evidence course.
- Engagement in moot court or trial advocacy preferred.
- Work independently after a training period.
- Successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting.
Working Conditions:
During the summer months, this is potentially a full-time position. During the school year, the expectation is two-to-three days per week (69 total hours per month).