Legal Assistant Intern - Alternate Defenders Office Unpaid Intern
Legal Assistant Intern - Alternate Defenders Office Unpaid Intern
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
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Legal Assistant InternAlternate Defenders OfficeThis internship recruitment will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply immediately.ALTERNATE DEFENDERS OFFICE
The role of the Alternate Defenders Office is to provide quality representation to clients in an efficient and costeffective manner. People who cannot afford to hire a lawyer have the right to a courtappointed lawyer which in most cases is the Public Defender with a deputy public defender handling the case. The Alternate Defender is the office that handles cases if the Public Defender is not available for appointment (typically if there is a legal conflict of interest).
THE OPPORTUNITY
Interns maywork with trial attorneys investigators paralegals and secretaries. Duties may include organizing discovery and indexing information; summarizing witness statements; copying and filing case files; preparing and serving agency subpoenas; interacting with court staff to file court motions; serving court orders at the O.C. Sheriffs Department; picking up cases discovery and records from various agencies; and delivering clothing and legal mail to the jail. Interns may also be asked to conduct internet research related to various forensic experts and issues. Interns will take part in tactical and strategic discussions on defense theories. Whenever possible interns are encouraged to attend court proceedings especially jury trials.Students or recent graduates contemplating lawschool or studying for the LSAT will find this internship extremely valuable.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or achieved an associates degree in Criminal Justice Forensics Psychology Sociology Political Science PreLaw Government Studies or related fields.Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the listed fields are also eligible to apply.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Computer skills especially Microsoft Office Suite and foreign language skills (Spanish or Vietnamese) are a plus. Applicants with previous experience working with atrisk populations are highly desirable.
TIME COMMITMENTMinimum 12 16 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months or up to 6 months. Time frames of less than 3 months cannot be accommodated.Hours may be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Ideal schedules are from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. two days per weekbut other options will be considered.
Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed forthis internship typically gain a more indepth experience.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN
Although this is an unpaid position that does not lead to permanent employmentor include employee benefits interns are offered an opportunity to explore career options build resumes network with professionals in their fields of interest and gain handson experience in a legal setting. The internship offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to experience reallife situations within a legal office that complement their academic studies and career goals.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students should apply no morethan 4 to 5 weeks before their anticipated start date. Applications that have anticipated start dates beyond 5 weeks will not be considered.Applicants must attach a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letterHERE.REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks and a background screeningwill be conducted that requiresa state issued driverslicense or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Internship recruitments may close at any time at the discretion of the agency.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs and ocgov. If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings please check our Web site at the following link: for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contactorEEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Volunteer
