Legal Staff Paralegal in Newark, NJ

Government

Newark, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Newark, NJ

Legal Staff

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Job Title: Internship Paralegal Student (Spring)
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Experience: College juniors and seniors, graduate students
Salary: Unpaid, academic credit available
Location: Statewide, New Jersey
Application Deadline: October 15th - November 30th (Spring)

NJOPD offers hands-on internship opportunities for college and graduate students seeking practical experience in the legal field. As an intern with NJOPD, you will work closely with attorneys, investigators, and staff to provide top-notch legal representation to indigent clients. Our internships offer a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a variety of legal areas and receive excellent training and mentorship.

What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience working with attorneys, investigators, and staff
- Opportunities for client communication, research and writing, trial preparation, and advocacy
- Excellent training and mentorship opportunities
- Internship opportunities available year-round and statewide

Internship Opportunities:
- College juniors and seniors and graduate students are welcome to apply
- Investigator interns assist with tasks such as locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and conducting field investigations
- Graduate students in social work can apply for internships in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Mental Health Advocacy
- Paralegal students can also apply for internships with NJOPD

To Apply:
- Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in an internship with NJOPD, including your practice areas of interest, geographic preferences or limitations, and availability
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be received between June 15th and July 31st (Fall), between October 15th and November 30th (Spring), and between December 15th and April 15th (Summer)
- All applicants must be interviewed by regional office and/or Internship Coordinator, complete confidentiality and ethics paperwork, and be screened and approved prior to being offered an internship with NJOPD

About NJOPD:
- First-class legal representation for indigent individuals at the trial and appellate levels
- Representation in criminal cases, parental representation, law guardian representation, mental health advocacy, Megan's Law hearings, and post-conviction relief
- Opportunities to work in specialized units such as Recovery Court and Intensive Supervision Program, and our Forensic Science Unit

Join our team at NJOPD and gain valuable experience in the legal field while helping to provide top-notch legal representation to those in need. Apply now for our Internship Paralegal Student position (Spring).

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