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*Pay: $15.16 per hour
The District Attorney’s office has part-time, internships available for law school students - Spring, Summer and Fall.
Will perform professional entry level legal work, under the Student Practice Act, which may include responsibility for criminal prosecution of misdemeanors and traffic offenses in County Court.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
• Attend arraignments, pre-trial conferences, and sentencing conferences in assigned areas.
• Prepare and present jury trials and trials to the Court
• Assist County Court Deputy in trials, as required.
• Assist citizens by phone or in office.
• Perform within the authorized practice of the Student Practice Act.
• Reliable, predictable attendance during assigned work hours.
Professional Knowledge and Skills:
Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and process information effectively and efficiently.
Ability to be professional and composed while interacting with others in the legal process.
Ability to utilize technology effectively and learn new technology skills.
Work Environment /Physical Requirement:
General office environment
Required Qualifications
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Education
2L, 3L or Juris Doctorate
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Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits
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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Weld County covers an area of 3,999 square miles in north central Colorado. It is bordered on the north by Wyoming and Nebraska and on the south by the Denver metropolitan area. The third largest county in Colorado, Weld County has an area greater than that of Rhode Island, Delaware and the District of Columbia combined.
The climate is dry and generally mild with warm summers, mild winters and a growing season of approximately 138 days. The land surface is fairly level in the east, with rolling prairies and low hills near the western border. Elevations in the county range from 4,400 to 5,000 feet.
