FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENT SUMMER INTERN

If you’re looking for a job where you get paid to “do the right thing” then look no further. At the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, our sole purpose is to protect the rights and safety of the public by seeking the truth and pursuing justice.

FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENT SUMMER INTERNS

The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is committed to working as ministers of justice to ensure that justice is achieved fairly, effectively and efficiently through advocacy and community leadership. We are looking for first year law students with excellent credentials who are interested in criminal prosecution and the pursuit of justice.

We are located in Springfield, Missouri, a city of 169,000 people, and a place that has everything you desire. We have great schools, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city—but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. You can explore a career seeking justice, enjoy a short commute, and enrich your life amid our natural Ozarks beauty.

Minimum experience/skills:

• Interest in public service, public safety, and the pursuit of justice
• Desire and ability to effectively work as a member of a team
• Excellent legal writing/oral advocacy

Opportunities Offered:

First-year law students can gain hands-on legal experience by working as interns in the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, where they'll be immersed in real criminal cases from day one—reviewing police reports, researching legal issues, drafting motions, and observing court proceedings across misdemeanor, felony, and traffic dockets while learning the fundamentals of criminal prosecution in a high-volume office environment.

Interns work directly alongside experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys gaining mentorship and practical skills that go far beyond classroom learning and will develop a deep understanding of how prosecutors balance justice, public safety, and ethical obligations in their daily work.

Application Special Instructions

Applicants MUST upload a cover letter, resume, and most recent law school transcript to be considered. Greene County only accepts online applications for posted positions.

Disclaimer

Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.