Law Student Judicial Intern

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians • Dowagiac, MI

4d

About The Position

As assigned by the Chief Judge and Court Administrator, primarily responsible for the development of infrastructure regarding practice, procedure and processes of the Court regarding court rules, administrative orders, forms, and judicial policy and procedures. Responsible for special projects as assigned by the Chief Judge and Court administrator. When necessary, provides assistance to clerks in clerical duties.

Requirements

• Law student currently attending an accredited law school, and in good standing, whose program of study has been recognized by the American Bar Association, Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education.
• Understanding of the Pokagon Band's Codes and Ordinances as they relate to court practice and procedure, services and operations.
• Understanding of court operations, processes, and an understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Understanding of the development of court procedures and practices as it relates to the infrastructure needs of courts.
• Experience in research and writing of legal memorandum.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software. Basic skills in Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Intermediate skills in MS Word.
• Complete security training and requirements of the Pokagon Band and for the Law Enforcement information Network (LEIN) and the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC).
• The internship is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of criminal background investigation and submission to drug and alcohol testing.
• Submission of a writing sample and references.
• Analytical Thinking
• Information Management
• Adaptability
• Strong Writing Skills
• Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Work independently within defined parameters and under the Court Administrator’s supervision on projects related to tribal court development and perform designated duties involving legal research and writing, implement methods and procedures to improve court infrastructure, operational effectiveness, and improve the quality of service.
• Assist the Judiciary to develop practice, procedure and operations, recommends improvements and modifications, and prepares various legal memorandum as required on practices and procedure, operations and activities.
• Assist the Court Administrator in the collection of information and in the preparation of court rules, administrative orders, personnel policies, court forms and templates.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees