NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Criminal Legal Extern Program - Recruiting for Summer 2026
NEOGOV is offering a Criminal Legal Extern Program for law students during the summer of 2026. The program aims to provide meaningful experience in public service law practice, focusing on criminal law, and involves various responsibilities such as legal research, trial preparation, and case review.
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Responsibilities
Legal research and writing
General preparation and support prior to and during trial
Weekly presentations by extern leaders, tours of partner facilities and trainings, and court observation
Assisting in the review of cases for charging consideration
Trial preparation and legal research and writing
Collaborate in case staffing, where the extern will discuss the progress of cases with attorneys, victim advocates, and other members of the team
This extern will have the opportunity to learn about restorative justice principles and practices and how they can be applied to juvenile delinquency response
Qualification
Required
Must be a current 1L, who will be between their first and second years of law school during summer 2026
Candidates must have a genuine interest in criminal, juvenile law and procedure
Basic legal and writing skills
Willingness to work under frequent deadlines in the fast-paced environment of criminal litigation
Must submit to a criminal history check
The ability to consistently maintain a high standard of professionalism in interactions and conduct within a law office and courtroom setting
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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