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***These are unpaid internship positions. Pay/benefits will not be provided.***
The North Carolina Court of Appeals is excited to be seeking ambitious Law School Interns to provide administrative duties as well as legal research, analysis, and interpretation of case law on a variety of court cases.
This is a great opportunity for you to gain hands-on knowledge of the court system as well as learn under a Court of Appeals Judge.
Your essential duties and responsibilities as an intern include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide administrative support.
- Conduct required legal research.
- Analyze legal data and issues.
- Prepare legal memoranda.
- Process emergent motion applications.
- Proofread published opinions and proposed opinions.
- Assist the Judge in evaluating cases filed with the court.
- Prepare draft opinions.
- Work with Justices on complex cases involving difficult issues of law.
- Track current developments in the law.
The internships will take place in the summer (May 12 - August 1). We are seeking at least 3 summer interns (more than 3 is possible).
The ideal candidates will be dynamic, articulate, organized, and eager to learn. Salary
- Not Specified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: NC General Statutes; NC Rules of Appellate Procedure; NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals case law; NC Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure; and some federal statutes and case law.
Skills in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to: conduct legal research and analysis; draft appellate opinions; and comprehend abstract legal concepts.
Must be currently enrolled at an ABA accredited law school.
Attach cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and writing sample.
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers Benefits
Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
