POSITION: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERN
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
PAY GRADE: 4 – $17.00
APPLY BY: November 18, 2026
This is a temporary, part-time position. May work variable hours up to 40 hours per work.
Gain valuable, hands-on experience in the legal field while making a meaningful contribution to Chatham County Government! The County Attorney’s Office is seeking a motivated Criminal Justice Intern to assist with legal research, case investigations, document preparation, and case management. Put your research, writing, and communication skills to work while gaining practical experience and insight into the legal profession.
Examples of Duties:
• Perform paralegal support functions.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents and correspondence while working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.
• Research federal court cases and workers’ compensation claims.
• Handle certain investigations on behalf of the Chatham County Attorney.
• Coordinate case management with other departments, County officials, individuals, outside legal counsel, and government agencies.
• Review County ordinances and ensure that proper inspections are obtained.
• Set up and maintain files, schedule and arrange meetings, and notify appropriate parties and attorneys of case status.
• Obtain affidavits, certificates, and other legal documents.
• Research and verify assigned cases’ information, accounts, and issues.
• Ensure that designated notifications and documents are served to appropriate parties, file documents in court, compile reports, and prepare deposition summaries.
• Site visits for inspections of properties.
• Use your communication and customer service skills as you interact with the public on the phone and in person.
• Arrange for the appropriate storage and archiving of legal documents.
• Perform work in a high-pressure environment that requires independent judgment, discretion, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Skilled and/or knowledgeable in social media, research, and writing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
