Legal Research & Drafting Intern — PA Criminal Law

County of Berks, Pennsylvania; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, Pennsylvania seeks a legal research support professional to assist at all stages of legal representation. Responsibilities include researching issues, drafting memoranda, and supporting attorney data entry. The role requires law school admission and strong research skills.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with PA criminal law and common legal research tools, with good interpersonal and independent-work capabilities, and the physical presence to work in an office setting.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of PA Criminal Law.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or Lexis Nexis for legal research.
• Ability to use Windows-based computer programs (MS Office, etc.).
• Good oratory and decision-making skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

Responsibilities

• Researching legal issues and drafting memoranda on legal issues.
• Aiding Attorney data entry.
• Miscellaneous typing and data entry.

Skills

PA Criminal Law

Oratory & decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Stress management

Office presence

Education

Admission to Accredited Law School

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Job description

County of Berks, Pennsylvania seeks a legal research support professional to assist at all stages of legal representation. Responsibilities include researching issues, drafting memoranda, and supporting attorney data entry. The role requires law school admission and strong research skills.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with PA criminal law and common legal research tools, with good interpersonal and independent-work capabilities, and the physical presence to work in an office setting.