District Attorney Legal Intern Spring and Summer 2025

Overview

The District Attorney's Office is seeking law students interested in a paid internship with our office!

As an intern, students will draft motions, do research, and assist during trials (as appropriate).

We are looking for those eligible, and those not yet eligible, to work under the student practice act. Internships are available at both our Loveland and Fort Collins locations, at the County and District Court levels. Specifically, for the Spring we are looking for law students who are 3Ls (or those with more than 60 credit hours in law school) and for the Summer were are looking for law students who are rising 2L or 3Ls.

During the school year we are flexible around class schedules, but will need interns to work during the 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday work window. We expect interns to work 10 hours per week during the school year, and in the summer an intern may work up to 40 hours per week. Summer interns are expected to be with our office at least 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Will be assigned to a courtroom and assist the attorneys in that courtroom with various tasks.
• Work side by side with Deputy District Attorneys to learn what it's like to be a practicing prosecutor.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Internship_Temp

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have strong writing and communication abilities.
• Have a desire to do courtroom work.
• Be comfortable with common legal research techniques.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

This is a temporary position.

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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