Domestic Violence-LOCAL LAW STUDENTS

Harris County District Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking Paid Interns for the Domestic Violence Division to support Attorneys and Administrative Assistants. Interns will manage case files, prepare dockets, and interact with the public. We expect candidates to be enrolled in an accredited law school, preferably in their second or third year.

This role offers a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week, requiring at least 20 hours of commitment each week. All work is performed on-site, with no work from home available.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions.
• Must keep a neat and tidy workspace and organize files.
• Familiarity with computer skills including email and document management.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and assist Administrative Assistants and Attorneys.
• Prepare dockets for review by ADA.
• Communicate with the public via phone and in person.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual skills (especially Spanish)

Proficiency in computer skills (email, spreadsheet, word processing)

Education

Enrollment in an accredited law school

Job description

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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.