POSITION: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERN\u00a0<\/p>\n
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney\u00a0<\/p>\n
PAY GRADE: 4 – $17.00\u00a0<\/p>\n
APPLY BY: November 18, 2026<\/p>\n
This is a temporary, part-time position. May work variable hours up to 40 hours per work.<\/p>\n
Gain valuable, hands-on experience in the legal field while making a meaningful contribution to Chatham County Government! The County Attorney\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Examples of Duties:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Perform paralegal support functions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Draft and prepare various legal documents and correspondence while working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 Research federal court cases and workers’ compensation claims.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 Handle certain investigations on behalf of the Chatham County Attorney.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 Coordinate case management with other departments, County officials, individuals, outside legal counsel, and government agencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Review County ordinances and ensure that proper inspections are obtained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Set up and maintain files, schedule and arrange meetings, and notify appropriate parties and attorneys of case status.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Obtain affidavits, certificates, and other legal documents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Research and verify assigned cases’ information, accounts, and issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that designated notifications and documents are served to appropriate parties, file documents in court, compile reports, and prepare deposition summaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Site visits for inspections of properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Use your communication and customer service skills as you interact with the public on the phone and in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Arrange for the appropriate storage and archiving of legal documents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Perform work in a high-pressure environment that requires independent judgment, discretion, and a high level of confidentiality.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Perform other duties as assigned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 High School Diploma or GED, and<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 Currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field; or<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 Any equivalent combination of experience and training.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Preferred Qualifications:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Skilled and\/or knowledgeable in social media, research, and writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Criminal Justice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"131328","_ch_external_id":"11875164","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-11-21","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11875164\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[89],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[59],"class_list":["post-131331","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-internships","ch_industry-government-law-enforcement-public-policy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/131331","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=131331"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=131331"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=131331"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=131331"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=131331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}