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DiPasquale Moore

Legal Assistant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Bilingual English/Spanish Job Overview We are seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support attorneys and case managers with the day-to-day administrative and procedural work of managing cases.

Milbank LLP

Legal Assistant (paralegal)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Potentially assist with training and mentoring of entry-level legal assistants. * Provide guidance on best practices and firm policies for litigation associates. * Assist with filing preparation and ...

Milbank LLP

Legal Assistant (paralegal)

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $120K/yr

Potentially assist with training and mentoring of entry-level legal assistants. * Provide guidance on best practices and firm policies for litigation associates. * Assist with filing preparation and ...

Milbank LLP

Legal Assistant (paralegal)

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $120K/yr

Potentially assist with training and mentoring of entry-level legal assistants. * Provide guidance on best practices and firm policies for litigation associates. * Assist with filing preparation and ...

Soni Resources

Entry Level Paralegal - Miami

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Soni is currently seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide temporary project and administrative support to a premier global law firm in Miami, FL. This is a great opportunity to ...

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Denver, CO

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to execute entry-level attorney recruiting and summer recruiting activities for the firm's California, Denver, and Salt Lake City offices.

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District Attorney Legal Intern Part-Time

Weld County

Centennial, CO

$15.16/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Weld County rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

223rd of 851 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Compensation Range$0.00 - $0.00

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Job Description Summary*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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Job Description

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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Required Qualifications

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.

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