Government

Tacoma, WA, United States

Legal Interns

Law Student

Full-time

No

Legal Interns The candidate ‘must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated commitment to social justice, and help provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for indigent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings. Responsibilities: Assist in legal representation of clients at in-custody arraignments, pretrial hearings, and post-conviction review or violation hearings. Case review for legal issues; legal research, writing, and oral argument. Trial preparation, investigation, and presentation. Must be able to obtain Rule 9 license from Washington State Bar prior to commencement of internship; AND Must pass background check for jail access. Preferred: Experience in a courtroom or clinic. Should have experience working with various populations such as those living with mental illness, English as a second language or low income.

REf : #21-00250

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
Pierce County
930 Tacoma Avenue South
County-City Building , Room 1046
Tacoma, WA 98402 -217