What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
08/08/24
Application Deadline
08/09/24
Pay Range
Full Hiring Range: $14.35 - $25.00 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 Advocate
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. This will be a temporary position, and will conclude at the end of the semester.
About Us
We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.
The Office of the Legal Advocate is make up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve. We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.
If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supporting, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!
Proud to Offer
Most work is performed in an office environment or court room. Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (child abuse, etc.).
Selection Procedure
Apply Now!
08/08/24
Application Deadline
08/09/24
Pay Range
Full Hiring Range: $14.35 - $25.00 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 Advocate
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. This will be a temporary position, and will conclude at the end of the semester.
About Us
We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.
The Office of the Legal Advocate is make up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve. We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.
If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supporting, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
- Completion of one year of Law School
- Attends and assists with various aspects of trial work
- Assists in trial preparation
- Attends and participates in witness interviews
- Attends various hearing types
- Drafts and edits pleadings
- Meets with clients
- Researches legal issues
- Writes legal memoranda
- Reviews case files and assists assigned attorneys with additional needs
- Participates in trainings related to child welfare and development of trial skills
- Represents indigent clients in dependency cases in Maricopa County Superior Court
- Handles various hearings in juvenile court
- 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
Most work is performed in an office environment or court room. Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (child abuse, 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
Apply Now!
Salary : $14 - $25
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