Intern - District Attorney's Office

Waukesha County • Waukesha, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Interns will go to Court and argue bail at initial appearances, conduct plea and sentencing hearings wherein they will argue to what the State believes the Court should sentence a defendant, assist in drafting and arguing motions and response briefs, conduct motion hearings on behalf of the State and possibly conduct jury trials. Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Law School and entering into the 3L year
• Have obtained or able to obtain a Student Practice Certificate through the enrolled Law School and the Wisconsin Supreme Court
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Completed an Evidence Course
• Completed a Trial Advocacy Course by the start of the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Argue bail at initial appearances
• Conduct plea and sentencing hearings
• Assist in drafting and arguing motions and response briefs
• Conduct motion hearings on behalf of the State
• Possibly conduct jury trials

Benefits

• On-site fitness center
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree