Internships- Office of the City Attorney Criminal Division

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Internship Title: Administrative Intern, General Crime Victims 

Department Name: Office of the City Attorney - Criminal and Community Justice Divisions 

Address: 1200 Third Ave San Diego, CA 92101 

Number of Internships Available: TBD 

Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid 

Hours: Time commitment is 6 months, 4 hours per shift (1-2 days a week) and must take place during business hours from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for the 6-month volunteer term, or, as required for school intern credit program. Internship less than 6 weeks will not be considered. 

Required: Resume and cover letter. Please include internship duration and the days and time that you are available. Applicants must pass a fingerprint and background check and must be currently enrolled in an academic program.

Date Posted: August 5, 2024 

Internship duration: 6 months, or as required for school intern credit program 

Internship description: 

Assist staff in the Office of the City Attorney Criminal Division with inquiries from victims and witnesses, preparation of court forms, court calendars, data entry from arrest reports and citations, conducting research, verifying report information, telephone interviewing of witnesses, computer searches, providing accurate file documentation and various clerical and administrative duties. This opportunity provides practical experience for students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Interns must be reliable and trustworthy with regard to all matters and maintain confidential information.  

Volunteer support will be done at the City Attorney’s Office and court. Complimentary parking for this work location is not available. You must pay for your own parking if you choose to drive yourself to this location. However, transportation alternatives are available, which includes the bus, trolley, or Coaster train, which are all within walking distance to the downtown location. 

Interns must be currently enrolled in an academic program.  Please select school name in application.  Please personalize your cover letter for the application (there is the capability to post three different letters if you are applying for multiple opportunities).  You will need to provide proof of enrollment in an academic program if selected.  To expedite the process, you may attach proof in your application.  Please allow 6-8 weeks for the City of San Diego intern onboarding process from posting date.  If you have not received a response 8 weeks after your application, please contact marmenion@sandiego.gov.