LOCAL LAW STUDENT Paid Intern-Domestic Violence
Company: Harris County District Attorney's Office
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDENTS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW
STUDENT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING.
General Summary The Domestic Violence Division has three Paid
Interns who work to support the Attorneys and Administrative
Assistants in the Division. Interns generate and maintain case
files for all pending cases, processing cases through the
Division's case management workflow, and interacting with the
public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act
as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants
and Attorneys. Duties and Responsibilities Manage files (including
filing cases away, pulling cases to match up with filed motions,
organizing filed, etc.) Preparing dockets for ADA review
Communications (answering phones, interacting with the public in
person, generating and responding to emails) Other Tasks as
directed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have the ability to
listen and follow basic instructions. Excellent communication
skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the
public. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus but not
necessary. Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace
and to organize files and documents. Must have familiarity with and
proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation
and maintenance, word processing, scanning, and efiling. Required
Education/Experience Interns are expected to be enrolled and
actively taking classes in an accredited law school. One year of
law school experience is preferred, meaning that second- and
third-year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the
position. Compensation and Work Hours Paid interns are paid a
salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. HCDAO ask
that paid interns have the ability to commit to at least 20 hours
per week. All work is done in office as there are no work from home
opportunities available for interns.
Keywords: Harris County District Attorney's Office, Houston , LOCAL LAW STUDENT Paid Intern-Domestic Violence, Administration, Clerical , Houston, Texas
