Intern - District Attorney

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Intern – Violent Crimes

Hourly Pay Rate $13.23 to $20.25

Closing Date: November 30, 2024 or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received

Job Summary:  The intern will function under the supervision of the Chief Deputy District Attorney, Chief Investigator, Director of Victim/Witness services, and Prosecutors to provide litigation support to Assistant District Attorneys, Investigators, and Victim/Witness Advocates.

Job Duties: 

• Listen to, transcribe, and summarize jail calls and recorded statements of defendants. Compile, organize and summarize case files. Research criminal histories of defendants and prepare charts, diagrams, and other exhibits for court presentation.
• Assist victim/witness advocates in preparing crime victims and witnesses for trial, providing crime victims and witnesses their rights accorded to them in chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
• Under the supervision of assistant district attorneys, review police reports and prepare criminal complaints. Compile, organize and summarize case files, providing discovery to defense attorney. Conduct legal research, write briefs and motions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin at time of application
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Personal computer
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets. (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Please Note: This position is not eligible for telework due to the hands-on nature of the assignment.

Required Skills and Abilities: The ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 20 LBS. Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write routine reports, correspondence, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Establish, organize and maintain files, document management and data base searches. Work effectively and harmoniously with Internal and external groups.

NOTE:  This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application)

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Pay Grade: 01IM

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.