Job Description

CLERICAL ASSISTANT INTERN

The Federal Public Defender (FPD) is accepting applications for a Clerical Assistant internship for Summer 2025. The goal of the program is to provide high school graduates, college students, and recent college graduates with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting front-desk and administrative operations within a professional criminal defense organization. This internship position is unpaid .

Interns will work alongside dedicated staff and will be exposed to the day-to-day functions of a fast-paced legal office. Assignments may vary based on the needs of the office and the intern’s interests. Interns will gain valuable professional skill and experience in the following areas:

• Welcoming and assisting office visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Answering and routing incoming phone calls; taking messages as needed
• Receiving and recording information from the court’s criminal intake unit
• Communicating with staff in person, via email, and Microsoft Teams
• Performing general clerical tasks such as filing scanning, and copying
• Organizing documents in both physical and digital case files
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the reception area
• Assisting with special projects and administrative support tasks

We are looking for applicants with a strong interest in public-service and a commitment to high-quality defense advocacy for indigent individuals. Critical thinking, professionalism, and a creative approach to problem solving are essential. Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write in Spanish. No prior legal experience or knowledge is required. Interns will be supervised by experienced staff and will receive training and guidance throughout the program. We are strongly committed to diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

This 6-week internship begins July 14, 2025, and ends August 29, 2025 . A minimum of 24 hours per week at our Los Angeles office is required. Scheduling is flexible. We are willing to work with interns who would like to obtain college credits for their internship.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume, and unofficial transcripts by July 7, 2025 . Late applications may be reviewed but are not guaranteed consideration. Internship candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.

 

Job Tags

Summer work, Flexible hours,

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