Domestic Violence-LOCAL LAW STUDENTS

hctxdao; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Domestic Violence Division of HCDAO in Houston is offering a paid internship for local law students. Interns assist attorneys and administrative staff, generate and maintain case files, process cases in the division’s workflow, and interact with the public in person and by phone.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school (2L/3L preferred) and able to commit to up to 25 hours per week at $20.00 per hour with all work performed in-office.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school.
• 2L/3L students preferred.
• Commitment up to 25 hours per week required.

Responsibilities

• Manage files and filing
• Prepare dockets for ADA review
• Answer phones and interact with the public
• Assist Attorneys and Administrative Assistants

Skills

Active listening

Strong communication

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Education

Enrolled in law school (2L/3L)

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Word processing

E-filing

Job description

****THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDENTS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW STUDENT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING.*****

General Summary

The Domestic Violence Division has three Paid Interns who work to support the Attorneys and Administrative Assistants in the Division. Interns generate and maintain case files for all pending cases, processing cases through the Division's case management workflow, and interacting with the public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants and Attorneys.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage files (including filing cases away, pulling cases to match up with filed motions, organizing filed, etc.)

Preparing dockets for ADA review

Communications (answering phones, interacting with the public in person, generating and responding to emails)

Other Tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions. Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the public. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus but not necessary. Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace and to organize files and documents. Must have familiarity with and proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, word processing, scanning, and efiling.

Required Education/Experience

Interns are expected to be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited law school. One year of law school experience is preferred, meaning that second- and third-year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the position.

Compensation and Work Hours

Paid interns are paid a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. HCDAO ask that paid interns have the ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week. All work is done in office as there are no work from home opportunities available for interns.

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