Paid Prosecutor Intern: Courtroom Research & Writing

Larimer County; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larimer County District Attorney's Office is offering paid internships for law students in Loveland and Fort Collins. Spring 2026 seeks 2Ls/3Ls (or >60 credits); Summer 2026 targets rising 3Ls. Interns will draft motions, perform research, and assist during trials, with 10–15 hours weekly in spring and 30–40 hours weekly in summer.

Interns work 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, with flexible scheduling during the school year.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in courtroom work.
• Familiarity with common legal research techniques.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions and conducting legal research under supervision.
• Assist during trials and in assigned courtrooms or units.
• Work with Deputy District Attorneys to gain hands-on experience.
• Observe and learn the role of a practicing prosecutor.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Courtroom interest

Legal research techniques

Education

Law school status (2L/3L or >60 credits)

Job description

Larimer County District Attorney's Office is offering paid internships for law students in Loveland and Fort Collins. Spring 2026 seeks 2Ls/3Ls (or >60 credits); Summer 2026 targets rising 3Ls. Interns will draft motions, perform research, and assist during trials, with 10–15 hours weekly in spring and 30–40 hours weekly in summer.

Interns work 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, with flexible scheduling during the school year.