Intern
- County of Lancaster
- District Attorney-50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA
- 1mo ago
- Part-Time
- On-site
Starting Compensation:
$15.69/HourlyFind job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training.
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
A Certified Legal Intern presents guilty pleas, summary hearings, preliminary hearings and various other minor hearings on behalf of the Commonwealth.
The Intern also researches legal issues, prepares legal memorandum and assists ADA’s with legal answers and briefs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Supervisor of the Appeals and Legal Services Unit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Hearings 50 %
Research and Writing 50%
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Observe Court.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Have completed at least 2 years of Law School and obtained legal intern certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Have successfully completed two years of law school, be professional and able to both present minor hearings in court and research and prepare legal memos and other legal answers or briefs with assistance.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES
Must be certified to appear in court.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily sedentary in nature. No special physical requirements.
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.