Job Posting: Law Student Intern
Office of the State Public Defender
JC-385396 - Law Student Intern
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,278.00 - $4,287.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Despite the current execution moratorium, over 690 people have been sentenced to die in California. We need your help to save lives.
The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) provides cutting-edge legal services to indigent people convicted of non-capital and capital offenses who are appealing their convictions to the California Courts of Appeal and California Supreme Court. We are looking to train the next generation of capital appellate defenders.
As a Law Student Summer Intern with the OSPD, you will become a stronger writer and sharper legal researcher. You will come away with an understanding of what a career in appellate criminal defense entails and a writing sample that will help you open doors. Most importantly, you will be making a difference in the lives of people who need your help.
Please take the short recruitment survey linked below:
Working Conditions
OSPD has two regional offices located in Oakland and Sacramento. The Oakland office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near the 12th Street BART station, not to mention a variety of delicious restaurants. The Sacramento office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near SacRT Light Rail stations, Downtown Commons, and plenty of shopping.
OSPD permits full-time and or part-time telework in accordance with government code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. Travel may be required up to 5%.
Business travel reimbursements consider an employee’s designated Headquarters Location and primary residence. The policy may be subject to change by the California Department of Human Resources. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents