District Attorney Legal Intern Spring or Summer 2027

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The District Attorney's Office invites law students to apply for paid internships in the Loveland and Fort Collins locations. For SPRING 2026 we seek 2Ls/3Ls or students with >60 credits; for SUMMER 2026 we seek rising 3Ls.

Interns will draft motions, perform research, and assist during trials, with 10–15 hours/week in spring and 30–40 hours/week in summer. Internships are available at County and District Court levels; flexible around class schedules during the school year.

Qualifications

• Must be currently in law school
• Spring 2026: 2L/3L or >60 credit hours; Summer 2026: rising 3Ls
• Internships available at Loveland and Fort Collins, County and District Court levels
• Internships may be 10–15 hours/week in spring and 30–40 hours/week in summer

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in assigned courtrooms or units
• Draft motions and conduct legal research
• Observe and learn the role of a practicing prosecutor

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Courtroom interest

Legal research

Education

Law student (2L/3L)

Job description

Overview

The District Attorney's Office seeks law students interested in a paid internship with our office.

Specifically, for SPRING 2026, we are looking for 2Ls or 3Ls (or those with more than 60 credit hours in law school), and for SUMMER 2026, we are looking for rising 3Ls.

Overview

The District Attorney's Office seeks law students interested in a paid internship with our office. We will consider only individuals currently in law school.

Specifically, for SPRING 2026, we are looking for 2Ls or 3Ls (or those with more than 60 credit hours in law school), and for SUMMER 2026, we are looking for rising 3Ls.

As an intern, students will be drafting motions, doing research, and assisting during trials (as appropriate). Internships are available at both our Loveland and Fort Collins locations, at the County and District Court level. We anticipate hiring 2 for the Spring of 2027 (10-15 hours/week), and up to 4 for the Summer of 2027 (30-40 hours/week).

During the school year, we are flexible around class schedules, but will need interns to work during the 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday work window. In the spring, an intern may work up to 20 hours per week. In the summer, an intern may work up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in assigned courtrooms or units with various tasks.
• Working closely with Deputy District Attorneys to gain hands‑on experience.
• Observing and learning the role of a practicing prosecutor.

What We're Looking For

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• An interest in courtroom work.
• Familiarity with common legal research techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Supplemental Information

It is expected these employees will work full time, but in a temporary position will not be eligible for benefits other than accruing 1 hour of sick leave per 30 hours worked.

Our paid internships are for both those not yet eligible for student practice (less than 60 hours) and those who are eligible (more than 60 hours). Pay will depend on which category an applicant qualifies for. We expect interns to work 10-20 hour a week during the school year. Summer interns are expected to work at least 10 weeks.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.