LOCAL LAW STUDENT Paid Intern-Asset Forfeiture

****THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDNETS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW STUDNET IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING.*****

General Summary

The Asset Forfeiture Division has one paid Intern 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 misdemeanor dockets for ADA review

E-filing proposed judgments for the court's approval

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. 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.