City Attorney's Office - City Attorney's Office Municipal Prosecution: Internship / Externship
Arlington City Attorney’s Office Municipal Prosecution Internship/Externship
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
The City of Arlington is offering an internship/externship opportunity in the Prosecution Division of the Arlington City Attorney’s Office. This division represents the State of Texas and City of Arlington in prosecuting Class C fine-only misdemeanors and handling administrative hearings. The student will gain valuable pre-trial and trial experience working with and assisting prosecutors in municipal court; and conducting legal research for municipal law and municipal prosecution issues.
Responsibilities:
- Observe municipal court proceedings such as bench trials, jury trials, motion hearings and administrative hearings
- Prosecute Class C fine-only misdemeanors in municipal court under the supervision of prosecutors through a State Bar of Texas Temporary Trial Card
- Conduct legal research on various issues related to municipal law and municipal court prosecution, and draft memoranda
- Prepare cases for trial and interview witnesses
- Handle legal projects from other divisions within the Arlington City Attorney’s Office as needed, e.g. Municipal Law, Litigation/Employment, Police Legal, etc.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Student must be a second year or third year law student at an accredited law school
- Student must be eligible to obtain a State Bar of Texas Temporary Trial Card
- Completion of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence courses preferred, but not required
Additional Information
- Student must be able to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week but can work up to 20 hours per week for credit or non-credit. It is preferred that the student work at least four (4) hours per day up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- It is recommended that the student consult with the Director of the Internship/Externship Program at the student’s law school prior to applying for the Arlington City Attorney’s Office Internship/Externship Program, especially if the student is seeking class credit.
Contact
Ava Mathis, Assistant City Attorney
817-459-6878 Ava.Mathis@arlingtontx.gov
Please notify the above contact person once you’ve completed the
application. Also, please submit a resume to the above contact person.
