Intern - District Attorney's Office

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

1d•$13 - $23•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. The internship is projected to last August 2026 - May 2027. 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.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Argue bail at initial appearances in court.
Conduct plea and sentencing hearings, arguing for the State's recommended sentence.
Assist in drafting and arguing motions and response briefs.
Conduct motion hearings on behalf of the State.
Potentially conduct jury trials.