District Attorney Legal Intern Spring or Fall 2025

Job Description:

District Attorney Legal Intern Spring or Fall 2025

Description

Overview

The District Attorney's Office seeks law students interested in a paid internship with our office.

Only individuals currently in law school will be considered.

As interns, students will draft motions, research, and assist during trials (as appropriate). Internships are available at our Loveland and Fort Collins locations at the County and District Court levels. We anticipate hiring 1 for the Spring semester and 3 for the Fall of 2025. Please indicate on a cover letter for which semester(s) you would like to be considered.

Please include a cover letter for Amanda Duhon, Chief Deputy District Attorney.

Our paid internships are for those not yet eligible for student practice (less than 60 hours) and those who are eligible (more than 60 hours). Pay will depend on which category an applicant qualifies for. We expect interns to work 10 hours during the school year and up to 40 during the summer, but we can be flexible. We are flexible around class schedules during the school year but will need interns to work during the 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday- Friday work window. An intern may work up to 20 hours per week in the spring and fall.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting attorneys in assigned courtrooms or units with various tasks.
• Working closely with Deputy District Attorneys to gain hands-on experience.
• Observing and learning the role of a practicing prosecutor.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Internship_Temp

What we're looking for:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• An interest in courtroom work.
• Familiarity with common legal research techniques.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly