Internship Enrolled Law Student -… at Metropolitan… · Nashville

Summary: The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Internship Enrolled Law Student for their Public Defender's Office. Interns will support the office's work while gaining practical skills and understanding of client-centered indigent defense practice. Responsibilities: - Interacting with and building relationships with clients - Assisting with investigation and mitigation work, including but not limited to reviewing case information, interviewing witnesses, visiting alleged crime scenes, and developing mitigation information - Observing and participate in negotiations with prosecutors - Observing and participate in courtroom proceedings - Researching and write legal memoranda - Directly representing clients in court proceedings if qualified for limited practice license - Other duties as needed to further the zealous representation of our clients Required Qualifications: - For second year law student interns: college degree and current enrollment in law school with at least three completed semesters required, and also must qualify for supervised practice license pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. Rule 7, 10.03 - For first year law student interns: college degree and current enrollment in law school with one completed semester required - For undergraduate and high school interns: high school diploma or full-time enrollment in high school, must be over 16. If under 18 will need parent or guardian permission to volunteer - All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply Required Skills: Client-centered representation, Legal research, Legal memorandum writing, Interviewing witnesses, Courtroom proceedings, Negotiation with prosecutors, Investigation and mitigation work, Commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, recognize and respect human dignity, Building relationships with clients