LOCAL LAW STUDENT Paid Intern-Bond Forfeiture
Harris County Attorney's Office, Houston, TX, United States
THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDENTS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW STUDENT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING.
General Summary
The Bond Forfeiture Division has one paid Intern who works to support the Attorneys and Administrative Assistants in the Division. Interns generate and maintain case files for all pending cases, processing cases through the Division's case management workflow, and interacting with the public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants and Attorneys. Responsibilities
Manage files (including filing cases away, pulling cases to match up with filed motions, organizing filed, etc.) Prepare misdemeanor dockets for ADA review E‑file proposed judgments for the court's approval Communicate (answer phones, interact with the public in person, generate and respond to emails) Draft bond reinstatement orders for defendants and defense counsel Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions. Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the public. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus. Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace and to organize files and documents. Must have familiarity with and proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, word processing, scanning, and e‑filing. Required Education/Experience
Interns are expected to be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited law school. One year of law school experience is preferred, meaning that second‑ and third‑year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the position. Compensation and Work Hours
Paid interns are paid a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. HCDAO requires that paid interns have the ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week. All work is done in office as there are no work‑from‑home opportunities available for interns.
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The Bond Forfeiture Division has one paid Intern who works to support the Attorneys and Administrative Assistants in the Division. Interns generate and maintain case files for all pending cases, processing cases through the Division's case management workflow, and interacting with the public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants and Attorneys. Responsibilities
Manage files (including filing cases away, pulling cases to match up with filed motions, organizing filed, etc.) Prepare misdemeanor dockets for ADA review E‑file proposed judgments for the court's approval Communicate (answer phones, interact with the public in person, generate and respond to emails) Draft bond reinstatement orders for defendants and defense counsel Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions. Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the public. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus. Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace and to organize files and documents. Must have familiarity with and proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, word processing, scanning, and e‑filing. Required Education/Experience
Interns are expected to be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited law school. One year of law school experience is preferred, meaning that second‑ and third‑year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the position. Compensation and Work Hours
Paid interns are paid a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. HCDAO requires that paid interns have the ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week. All work is done in office as there are no work‑from‑home opportunities available for interns.
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