COUNTY OF BUCKS
JOB TITLE:
Certified Intern Attorney - Per Diem
JOB CODE:
1001
DEPARTMENT:
Public Defender
UNION:
00
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
GRADE:
99
POSITION SUMMARY:
Bucks County Public Defender Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Per Diem Legal Intern to support our legal team on an as-needed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a current law student to gain practical legal experience in a flexible environment. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, possess strong research and writing skills, and be able to commit to varying hours based on workload.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other online and traditional resources.
- Draft and edit legal documents, including memos, briefs, pleadings, agreements, and correspondence.
- Assist with discovery, including document review and organization.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic client files.
- Summarize depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including creating exhibits and witness binders.
- Attend client meetings, depositions, and court proceedings (as appropriate and with supervision).
- Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the legal team.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program.
- 3L student preferred with Certification
- Strong academic record.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis) preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and eager to learn.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Position:
Certified Intern Attorney - Per Diem
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Pushing
X
Climbing
X
Crouching
X
Pulling
X
Crawling
Kneeling
X
Handling
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Talking
X
Turning
X
Reaching
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
X
Color Vision
X
Depth Perception
X
Mobility
X
Lifting: (Check one)
Carrying: (Check one)
Sedentary
(0-10 lbs)
Sedentary
(<10 lbs)
Light
(0-20 lbs)
Light
(0-10 lbs)
X
Medium
(0-50 lbs)
X
Medium
(0-25 lbs)
Heavy
(0- 100 lbs)
Heavy
(0- 50 lbs)
Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
Very Heavy
(over 50 lbs)
Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)
Form perception
X
Problem solving
X
Motor coordination
X
Working speed (ex.wpm)
X
Finger dexterity
X
Manual dexterity
X
Computer/VDT ability
X
General learning ability
X
Clerical perception
X
Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Temperature changes
X
Wet conditions
Humid conditions
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to blood and body fluids
Noise and vibration
Exposure to chemicals
Poor ventilation
Inclement weather conditions;
Inside/outside weather conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.