New

Intern

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Mesa
106 East Baseline Road (Show on map)
Oct 06, 2025
Posting Date 10/06/25 Application Deadline 10/19/25 Pay Range $17.00 hourly This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Temporary Department Public Advocate About the Position Spring 2026 opportunity! Are you passionate about helping those in our community who are underserved? Join our team and make a difference doing something that you are passionate about! In this position, you will have an opportunity to work as either a Legal Intern / Extern or as a Rule Certified Limited Practice Student in our office. In both roles you will gain practical, hands on experience working side by side with experienced attorneys and legal professionals. About Us We provide innovative, client-centered legal representation in delinquency, dependency and civil mental health proceedings to clients unable to afford representation. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Come make a difference! Apply today! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Completion of one year of Law School Job Contributions Legal Intern / Extern Assists in trial preparation Attends and participates in witness interviews Attends private conferences with judges in chambers Drafts and edits pleadings Meets with clients both in and out of jail Observes court proceedings Researches legal issues Reviews case files Writes legal memoranda Rule Certified Limited Practice Student Represents children in delinquency cases in Maricopa County Superior Court Handles advisory hearings, plea proceedings, settlement conferences, disposition hearings, competency hearings, review hearings, adjudication hearings (bench trials) and various other evidentiary hearings Interviews clients and witnesses Drafts motions and memoranda for active cases Receives specific training in all aspects of contested delinquency hearings Receives regular feedback regarding verbal and written work from professors, experienced defense attorneys, and sitting Superior Court judges Working Conditions Most work is performed in an office environment or court room. Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.) Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!