Paralegal Intern
Federal Public Defender, Central District of Californiaa day ago
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Summary
Federal Public Defender, Central District of California is seeking a Paralegal Intern for Spring 2026 to gain hands-on experience in their Collaborative Courts and Litigation Support Unit.
About the Role
As a Paralegal Intern, you will work directly with FPD staff, assisting in various tasks such as inputting participant information into databases, preparing summaries, and supporting team members in collaborative court meetings. You will gain experience in federal court systems and specialized databases while contributing to ongoing projects within a diverse federal criminal defense organization.
About You
Required:
- Interest in providing high-quality defense advocacy to indigent individuals.
- Familiarity with federal and state court systems.
- Experience using Office 365 applications and Adobe Acrobat.
- Proficiency in conducting research using state and federal court databases.
Preferred:
- Some legal knowledge or experience.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism and a creative approach to tasks.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a federal criminal defense organization.
- Training and guidance from experienced FPD staff.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate college credits.
Federal Public Defender, Central District of California
Our office has been representing indigent clients charged with federal crimes since 1971. We represent the vast majority of people charged with federal crimes in the Central District. Our representation starts from the day of arrest through the resolution of the case by trial or plea and in the event of sentencing.
Los Angeles, CA