Intern (Fall Semester)

Posting Date

04/08/24

Application Deadline

06/29/24

Pay Range

$17.00 hourly

Offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Legal Defender

About the Position

Are you passionate about helping those in our community who are underserved? Join our team and make a difference doing something that you are passionate about!

In this position, you will have an opportunity to work as either a Legal Intern / Extern or as a Rule Certified Limited Practice Student in our office. In both roles you will gain practical, hands on experience working side by side with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.

We have positions available in Juvenile Dependency/Severance (JD/JS), Criminal Trial Group, and Early Disposition Court (EDC).

This is a temporary position and will term at the end of the semester.

About Us

The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.

Start your career adventure with us and seek just and equitable treatment for our clients!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Completion of one year of Law School

We Also Value

• Experience working or volunteering in a public library

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

• Attends and assists with various aspects of trial work, including jury selection

• Assists in trial preparation

• Attends and participates in witness interviews

• Attends various hearing types, including status conferences, settlement conferences, and evidentiary hearings

• Drafts and edits pleadings

• Meets with clients both in and out of jail

• Researches legal issues

• Writes legal memoranda

• Reviews case files and assists assigned attorneys with additional needs

• Participates in trainings related to criminal defense and development of trial skills

Rule Certified Limited Practice Student

• Represents indigent clients in criminal cases in Maricopa County Superior Court and Justice Courts

• Handles preliminary hearings, plea proceedings, settlement conferences, sentencings, evidentiary hearings, and jury trials

• Interviews clients and witnesses

• Drafts motions

• Receives specific training in all aspects of trial including opening statements, closing arguments, direct and cross examination, and voir dire

• Participates in a clinical course to learn effective public speaking techniques

• Receives regular feedback regarding verbal and written work from professors, experienced criminal defense attorneys, and other stakeholders

• Other tasks as directed by a supervising attorney to ensure effective representation is provided

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed in an office environment or court room. Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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