Title:

Investigative Intern

Department:

Public Defender's Office

Major Objectives:

To provide defendants with high-quality legal representation and a fair trial.

Responsibilities:

One of the main responsibilities of the person in this position will be conducting intake interviews of defendants. This includes questioning the defendants about their past history and listening to their stories about the incidents with which they are charged. These interviews will either be completed in the Public Defender’s Office or at the jail. Other responsibilities include interviewing witnesses and victims. The intern will accompany investigators on investigations and perform such duties as filming, taking crime scene pictures and gathering evidence. The intern may also deliver subpoenas to government agencies. The intern may view trials, court proceedings and depositions.

Qualifications:

Having a vehicle is helpful because the investigative intern will often be required to drive to the jail or to deliver subpoenas.

Training/Preparation:

College students with a pre-law or criminology background preferred.

Commitment:

15-20 hours per week for one full academic semester.