Summer Clerk

Job Summary

Join Our Team : Clerkship Opportunity at Travis County Attorneys Office (Austin TX)

If you want to gain real-world legal experience consider applying for a clerkship at the Travis County Attorneys Office in Austin TX! We are excited to offer clerkship opportunities that will allow you to dive into the practice of law and make a meaningful impact on the criminal justice system.

About Us :

The Travis County Attorneys focus is to prosecute cases equitably and fairly while keeping our communities safe. Our clerks can work alongside experienced legal professionals and gain exposure to various aspects of the legal process. Clerkships are offered within the divisions of Trial Court Behavioral Health Family Violence and Protective Orders.

You may contact with any questions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clerkship Details :

During your clerkship with us you will have the chance to engage in a range of hands-on activities that will enrich your understanding of the legal system and develop and refine your legal skills. Heres what you can expect :

• Legal Research : Strengthen your legal research skills by researching and studying a variety of resources and legal documents to support cases or issues under consideration.
• Drafting Documents : Sharpen your legal writing skills by drafting briefs motions orders subpoenas and other essential legal documents as well as correspondence and reports.
• Discovery Assistance : Play a role in assisting with discovery requests and assisting in representing the State at the docket.
• Trial Preparation : Assist in preparing cases for trial and other contested settings. Youll learn how to collect organize and prepare evidence and materials to present a compelling case.
• Litigation Opportunities : For those possessing a State Bar of Texas Supervised Practice Card there is the exciting possibility of participating in litigation further building your confidence and expertise.
• Increase Awareness : Increase your awareness and exposure to the systemic issues that impact our criminal justice system.

Minimum Requirements

Licenses Registrations Certifications or Special Requirements :

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school.

Education and Experience :

Bachelors degree AND completion of one (1) year of law school.

Required :

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally lift / carry up to 25 pounds visual acuity speech and hearing hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing walking sitting repetitive motion reaching climbing stairs bending stooping kneeling crouching crawling pushing pulling balancing client / customer contact squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to occasional dust extreme temperatures / weather change extreme heat extreme cold humidity and outside elements.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours : Part-time maximum of 30 hours.

Location : 314 W 11th Street Austin TX 78701

Department : County Attorney

Criminal Driving Education and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1