Public Defender Legal Internship — Hands-on, Part-Time

Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, invites applications for a part-time Legal Intern in Fort Myers. This internship offers hands-on experience under attorney supervision, with exposure to essential duties in a public defender's office and opportunities to contribute to case work.

Qualified applicants include Certified Legal Interns and 3Ls, with preference for those seeking school credit or funding.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a criminal justice related field and current enrollment in law school required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• The intern will assist with work of considerable variety and complexity under the general direction of an Assistant Public Defender and be reviewed for results.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Criminal justice related field

Current enrollment in law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, invites applications for a part-time Legal Intern in Fort Myers. This internship offers hands-on experience under attorney supervision, with exposure to essential duties in a public defender's office and opportunities to contribute to case work.

Qualified applicants include Certified Legal Interns and 3Ls, with preference for those seeking school credit or funding.