Legal Intern - Part-Time (Public Defender Department)

Berks County PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County PA is seeking a Research & writing assistant to support legal representation activities. The role involves researching legal issues, drafting memoranda, and assisting with data entry in a county office setting.

The incumbent will operate in a standard office environment, handle tasks independently, and maintain composure under stress while participating in team meetings and courtroom-related workflows.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of PA criminal law and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal research databases (Westlaw/Lexis).
• Comfort using standard Windows software and office devices.

Responsibilities

• Researching legal issues and drafting memoranda on legal issues.
• Aiding attorney data entry and document preparation.
• Miscellaneous typing and data entry tasks.

Skills

PA Criminal Law

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Windows-based software

Oratory skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Stress management

Office presence

Education

Admission to Accredited Law School

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Starting Rate -$19.70

POSITION SUMMARY:

Research & writing at all stages of legal representation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
• Researching legal issues & drafting a memorandum on legal issues.
• Aiding Attorney data entry.
• Miscellaneous typing and data entry.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Admission to Accredited Law School.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledgeof PA Criminal Law.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis Nexis legal research.
• Ability to use Windows-based computer programs.
• Possess good oratory skills and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Will frequently be required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Will work with office equipment, which can create eye strain.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a standard cubicle, individual office, and courtroom environment. The position may require working in moderately noisy to loud environments, including cubicles and communal workspaces, and participating in frequent collaborative team meetings. The work environment may be fast-paced and include frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and interactions with employees, the public, and other stakeholders.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position, and may be changed where appropriate.