Maricopa County · 11 hours ago
Intern
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hrMaricopa County is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to underserved communities. The Legal Intern will gain practical experience by working alongside experienced attorneys, participating in trial preparation, client meetings, and legal research.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Completion of at least one year of a Juris Doctor (JD) program at an accredited Law School
Benefits
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
Maricopa County is a regulatory agency whose goal is to ensure federal clean air standards are achieved and maintained.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
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