Law Student and Certified Limited Practice Student Fall

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Law Student and Certified Limited Practice Student, Fall

The program provides a realistic view of what it is like to practice law in the County Attorney's Office. Will be placed in the Preliminary Hearing Bureau and be exposed to Criminal Law, Sentencing, Evidence, and Criminal Procedure. Will be responsible for handling felony cases in our Regional Court Centers. Develop, draft and present plea agreements to defense attorneys. Have contact with police officers and victims on their cases. If certified under Rule 38, interns will also conduct preliminary hearings when necessary. Students get a good understanding of the early stages of a criminal prosecution. Will also have the opportunity to conduct bench trials in our justice courts for offenses ranging from criminal traffic cases to domestic violence assaults. May have the opportunity to conduct a DUI jury trial during their internship. Position will involve drafting some responses to defense motions, but the primary focus is courtroom work. Interns certified will also conduct preliminary hearings on cases in the EDC and RCC or misdemeanor trials in a justice court. Should have completed either 1L or 2L year.

Additional Information

Submit resume, unofficial transcript and writing sample with application.

Company info

Maricopa County Attorneys Office
Jason. Kalish.
11 W. Jefferson 2nd Floor
Phoenix
Arizona
United States 85003
Phone : 602-372-0154
Website : http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/