What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Intern position at Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa?
JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP for 1L (First Year Law Student) LAW STUDENTS: Law students must apply directly to this posting for consideration.
Placement Locations: Contra Costa County-Martinez, Pittsburg, Walnut Creek, and Richmond.
Assignments as a student intern are geared towards highly motivated and self-reliant individuals who prefer the low-profile, behind-the-scenes role of the legal researcher in the adjudicatory process. The assignment is ideal for those who thrive on engaging in analytical reasoning through communication of the written word. Duties may include drafting objective memorandums on civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters; performing legal research on a variety of civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters; reviewing and preparing tentative rulings for Law & Motion Calendars and perform other duties as assigned.
Internship Program dates: June 09, 2025 – August 1, 2025.
Please note that in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety or favoritism during the internship, interns are prohibited from working for lawyers, law firms, district attorney's office, public defender's office, or county counsel unless otherwise authorized by the Judge Committee or his or her designee in consultation with the intern’s mentor. During the internship, interns are also prohibited from engaging in other outside employment that would conflict with their duties as externs, pose a conflict of interest, or are incompatible with their role in the court.REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in law school-1L.
- Submit a completed online application including education field and contact information.
- Attach a cover letter and resume.
- Writing Sample, no more than ten pages long, six pages is recommended.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Attach current school transcripts in PDF format.
- Attach Letter(s) of Recommendation
Application Process: All applicants are required to submit a completed online application, have the proper attachments. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Status Notifications Some email accounts have been known to place our emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and cc-courts.org. If your information should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Tentative Virtual Interviews: Last two weeks of January 2025
Application and Selection Process:
To apply, go to: http://www.cc-courts.org: and click on the Job Opportunities tab. After submitting your application all subsequent communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails. For additional information email: jobs@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate’s application, and those deemed to be best qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. The court reserves the right to revise the testing process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodations will be made so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Please advise Superior Court Human Resources of special needs in advance.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer. The Court provides equal employment opportunity at all times and does not discriminate in violation of applicable law
