Federal Public Defender, Central District of California · 6 days ago
Clerical Assistant Intern (Spring 2026)
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterThe Federal Public Defender is accepting applications for a Clerical Assistant internship aimed at providing high school graduates and college students with hands-on experience in a professional criminal defense organization. Interns will support front-desk and administrative operations, gaining valuable skills through various clerical tasks and exposure to the legal office environment.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Welcoming and assisting office visitors in a professional and courteous manner
Answering and routing incoming phone calls; taking messages as needed
Receiving and recording information from the court’s criminal intake unit
Communicating with staff in person, via email, and Microsoft Teams
Performing general clerical tasks such as filing scanning, and copying
Organizing physical case files
Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the reception area
Assisting with special projects and administrative support tasks
Qualification
Required
High school graduate, college student, or recent college graduate
Strong interest in public service
Commitment to high-quality defense advocacy for indigent individuals
Critical thinking skills
Professionalism
Creative approach to problem solving
Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
Minimum of 24 hours per week availability
Ability to work in a fast-paced legal office environment
Company
Federal Public Defender, Central District of California
Our office has been representing indigent clients charged with federal crimes since 1971.
Founded in 1971
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase