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Law Student Intern

CompanyWashington County
LocationSt. George
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the prosecution of criminal cases and provide legal advice to county officials on civil matters. Responsibilities include legal research, evidence analysis, and drafting various legal documents.
Internship Type
other
Salary Range
$16 - $27
Company Size
77
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The mission of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office is: Seeking justice and protecting our community. Seeking justice means ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take meets the highest legal and ethical standards in order to promote justice and equity. Protecting our community means ensuring that our decisions promote public safety. Washington County is the safest urban county in Oregon and one of the safest urban counties on the west coast. All members of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office act with this mission statement as their guiding principle.
About the Role

JOB OPENING FOR A


Law Student Intern


IN THE

Washington County Attorney's Office


Full Time-Summer/ No Benefits / $16.43-$26.70 per Hour DOQ


Criminal. As permitted by the Utah State Bar's Student Practice Rule, assists in the prosecution of felonies and misdemeanors in justice, juvenile, and district courts. Reviews charging of new criminal cases. Performs legal research. Gathers and analyzes evidence. Interviews witnesses. Drafts legal

documents such as subpoenas, warrants, petitions, affidavits, motions, memoranda, and jury instructions.


Civil. Advises and counsels County officials and departments on civil legal matters. Attends and participates in public and departmental meetings. Drafts resolutions, ordinances, contracts, correspondence and other legal documents on behalf of the County and County officials.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  1. Completed at least one year of an accredited law school.

AND

  1. If a 2L, completion of evidence and criminal procedure courses is preferred.



Only Applications submitted online by

January 20, 2026 will be accepted.


Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
Legal ResearchEvidence GatheringWitness InterviewingDocument DraftingLegal AdvisingPublic Meeting ParticipationOrdinance DraftingContract Drafting
Categories
LegalGovernment & Public Sector