Intern

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work with greater purpose

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities within Maricopa

ASRS retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Maricopa County is seeking a Legal Intern / Extern or Rule Certified Limited Practice Student for spring 2027. You will gain hands-on experience with seasoned attorneys in delinquency, dependency and civil mental health proceedings, supporting trial prep, witness interviews and client meetings.

The role offers exposure to court proceedings, drafting pleadings, and training in contested delinquency hearings, with feedback from judges and defense attorneys.

Formación

• Completion of one year of law school is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in trial preparation
• Attends and participates in witness interviews
• Attends private conferences with judges in chambers
• Drafts and edits pleadings
• Meets with clients both in and out of jail
• Observes court proceedings
• Researches legal issues
• Reviews case files
• Writes legal memoranda
• Represents children in delinquency cases in Maricopa County Superior Court
• Handles advisory hearings, plea proceedings, settlement conferences, disposition hearings, competency hearings, review hearings, adjudication hearings (bench trials) and various other evidentiary hearings
• Interviews clients and witnesses
• Drafts motions and memoranda for active cases
• Receives specific training in all aspects of contested delinquency hearings
• Receives regular feedback regarding verbal and written work from professors, experienced defense attorneys, and sitting Superior Court judges

Educación

Completion of one year of Law School

Descripción del empleo

Posting Date10/07/26Application Deadline10/13/26Pay RangeJob Description Summary$17.00 hourlyThis position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours over 40 in the designated workweek.Job TypeTemporaryDepartmentPublic AdvocateAbout the PositionSpring 20207 opportunity! 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.About UsWe provide innovative, client-centered legal representation in delinquency, dependency and civil mental health proceedings to clients unable to afford representation. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Come make a difference! Apply today!Proud to OfferWork with a greater purposeExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireCompletion of one year of Law SchoolJob ContributionsLegal Intern / ExternAssists in trial preparationAttends and participates in witness interviewsAttends private conferences with judges in chambersDrafts and edits pleadingsMeets with clients both in and out of jailObserves court proceedingsResearches legal issuesReviews case filesWrites legal memorandaRule Certified Limited Practice StudentRepresents children in delinquency cases in Maricopa County Superior CourtHandles advisory hearings, plea proceedings, settlement conferences, disposition hearings, competency hearings, review hearings, adjudication hearings (bench trials) and various other evidentiary hearingsInterviews clients and witnessesDrafts motions and memoranda for active casesReceives specific training in all aspects of contested delinquency hearingsReceives regular feedback regarding verbal and written work from professors, experienced defense attorneys, and sitting Superior Court judgesWorking ConditionsMost work is performed in an office environment or court room. Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.).Selection ProcedureConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.