Legal Intern - Part-Time (Public Defender Department)

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

Job summary

County of Berks is seeking a legal research assistant to support the attorney team with research and writing at all stages of legal representation.

The role involves drafting memoranda on legal issues, assisting with data entry, and performing typing tasks in a fast-paced office and courtroom environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to Accredited Law School is required.
• Familiarity with PA Criminal Law.
• Strong legal research skills using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• Proficient with Windows-based software.
• Good oral communication and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues and draft memoranda.
• Aid Attorney with data entry.
• Perform miscellaneous typing and data entry.

Skills

PA Criminal Law knowledge

Legal research (Westlaw / Lexis Nexis)

Windows-based computer skills

Oratory and decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work ability

Stress management

In-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.