LOCAL LAW STUDENT Paid Intern-General Litigation
About The Position
THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDNETS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW STUDNET IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING. Application Link : General Summary The General Litigation Bureau has one paid Intern who work to support the Attorneys and Administrative Assistants in the Division. Interns interact with the public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants and Attorneys. Duties and Responsibilities Communicate out-of-state fugitive rules and procedures to defense counsel and out-of-state agencies. Manage, track, and update the daily fugitive docket. Quickly and accurately decipher complex and compounded issues in order to make pragmatic judgment calls and provide legal analysis and conclusions. Work effectively in a fast-paced, accuracy-sensitive environment. Manage cases involving out-of-state fugitives and extradition matters under the supervision of a senior attorney. Facilitate the extradition process for individuals detained on out-of-state warrants to ensure the timely resolution of legal matters. Monitor and update the fugitive docket daily while reviewing charging instruments, warrants, and other case-related documents. Attend court proceedings and coordinate docket resets to maintain case flow and ensure compliance with legal timelines. Communicate regularly with defense counsel, local law enforcement, and out-of-state agencies to streamline case progression. Draft and process case-specific court motions, apply applicable state and local rules, and conduct legal research to support filings.
Requirements
- Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions.
- Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the public.
- Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace and to organize files and documents.
- Must have familiarity with and proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, word processing, scanning, etc.
- Interns are expected to be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited law school.
Nice To Haves
- One year of law school experience is preferred, meaning that second- and third-year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
- Communicate out-of-state fugitive rules and procedures to defense counsel and out-of-state agencies.
- Manage, track, and update the daily fugitive docket.
- Quickly and accurately decipher complex and compounded issues in order to make pragmatic judgment calls and provide legal analysis and conclusions.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, accuracy-sensitive environment.
- Manage cases involving out-of-state fugitives and extradition matters under the supervision of a senior attorney.
- Facilitate the extradition process for individuals detained on out-of-state warrants to ensure the timely resolution of legal matters.
- Monitor and update the fugitive docket daily while reviewing charging instruments, warrants, and other case-related documents.
- Attend court proceedings and coordinate docket resets to maintain case flow and ensure compliance with legal timelines.
- Communicate regularly with defense counsel, local law enforcement, and out-of-state agencies to streamline case progression.
- Draft and process case-specific court motions, apply applicable state and local rules, and conduct legal research to support filings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
