In-Person Law Student Paid Intern
About The Position
Paid Interns are assigned to work directly with experienced trial attorneys and assist the attorneys with a wide range of duties, including (1) victim and witness interviews; (2) assistance with formal plea procedures; (3) trial preparation; (4) research and writing; and (5) assistance with jury selection and jury trials. Interns routinely accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with court dockets, hearings, and trials. Interns may also be required to complete additional assignments, specific projects, or observations as prescribed by their school or professors. OUR COMPENSATION Our paid interns are paid a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. Paid interns do not receive health, time, or leave benefits. Interns do not receive overtime pay or comp time hours. WHEN APPLYING: Your resume will be forwarded to the Internship Director for review. If chosen, applicants are subject to a full background investigation which takes about 2 weeks and then there is a final review before you are offered a position. When hired, you will spend your first full day with HCDAO in orientation with our HR Division. You will then be released to your assigned division at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) to begin working. You will create your schedule with your supervising attorney on your first day. Paid interns are expected to work up to 25 hours per week. You must be willing to work at least a semester with HCDAO.
Requirements
- Must be a law student
- Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and a max of 25 hours per week in person
- Must be willing to work at least a semester with HCDAO
Responsibilities
- Victim and witness interviews
- Assistance with formal plea procedures
- Trial preparation
- Research and writing
- Assistance with jury selection and jury trials
- Accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with court dockets, hearings, and trials
- Complete additional assignments, specific projects, or observations as prescribed by their school or professors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
