Intern - District Attorney's Office

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Interns will go to Court and argue bail at initial appearances, conduct plea and sentencing hearings wherein they will argue to what the State believes the Court should sentence a defendant, assist in drafting and arguing motions and response briefs, conduct motion hearings on behalf of the State and possibly conduct jury trials.

Internship is projected to last August 2026 - May 2027.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

Minimum Training & Experience

• Currently enrolled in Law School and entering into the 3L year
• Have obtained or able to obtain a Student Practice Certificate through the enrolled Law School and the Wisconsin Supreme Court
• Preference will be given to those students who have completed an Evidence Course and a Trial Advocacy Course by the start of the internship period.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.