Licensed Legal Intern (Rule 9)

JOB
Grant County is seeking qualified second- and third-year students to intern with the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as a Licensed Legal Intern (Rule 9). The licensed legal intern would receive the opportunity for mentorship and training while being provided invaluable experience in the Washington legal system, potentially in both criminal and civil divisions. The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to building a collegial and effective team through mentorship and training which values justice, community safety, and the ethical practice of law.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC’s, or other regulatory bodies.Perform legal work under the direction of a supervising attorney, who will direct, supervise, and review all of the work of the legal intern and shall assume personal professional responsibility for any work done by the legal intern while under the lawyer's supervision.Legal work under the supervising attorney may include being responsible for every aspect of criminal prosecution at the District Court level. This includes case investigation, witness interviews, negotiations, brief writing, arraignments, pretrial motions, trial preparation, bench trials, jury trials, sentencing, and probation reviews. The intern will cover regular calendars that are set by the court and spend out of court time preparing upcoming cases.All activities authorized by Washington Admission to Practice Rule 9.Any and all additional legal tasks assigned, under the direction of a supervising attorney.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working ConditionsWork is primarily performed inside but can be performed in varying temperatures. Employee may be exposed to office supply odors or vapors. Employee may also be exposed to sub-sanitary environments.Physical RequirementsThe physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and lift up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.