Direct Appeals Summer Internship 2026

The Michigan State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) seeks first- and second-year law students committed to public service, racial equity, and social justice to join our Direct Appeals Summer Internship Program. SADO provides representation to poor people who appeal their state […]

Juvenile Lifer Unit Legal Intern

The Michigan State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) seeks first- and second-year law students committed to public defense, racial equity, and social justice to join our Summer 2026 Juvenile Lifer Unit (JLU) Internship Program. SADO’s Juvenile Lifer Unit provides representation to […]

Social Worker (Part-Time)

Key Responsibilities: Case Management  Provide trauma-informed, culturally competent case management to clients preand post-release. Assess client needs, strengths, and barriers to reentry.  Develop individualized service plans addressing housing, employment, education, medical/mental health, and community support. Connect clients with appropriate post-release […]

Attorney for Law Library

Practices civil or criminal law for Travis County or District government.  Duties and Responsibilities: Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration. Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, […]

Fall 2025 Interns (Remote)

The Concho Valley Public Defender Office (CVPDO) has two office locations (San Angelo & Abilene) from which we serve indigent clients in 11 counties in West Texas. The CVPDO represents persons who are not financially able to hire legal counsel […]

Records Specialist (part-time)

Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) as a part-time (20 hours per week) Records Specialist to assist in legal representation of individuals sentenced to life without parole as youth. SADO represents clients throughout Michigan on appeal of their felony […]

Part Time Deputy – Public Defender

This OPD SPAR grant-funded position would be an excellent complement to a private practice or partial retirement. The position is part-time, providing representation at first appearances in district court and on misdemeanor possession of controlled substance charges only.  Primary Duties: […]

Public Defender Legal Assistant

This position is permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week. The Office of the Public Defender, District 10 in Wake County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the […]

Public Defender Legal Assistant

This position is permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week. The Office of the Public Defender, District 10 in Wake County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the […]

Assistant Public Defender(multiple)

The Oswego County Public Defender’s Office has immediate openings for Assistant Public Defenders responsible for the representation of indigent persons in criminal courts, with emphasis on criminal defense related matters. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Qualifications: Graduation from an […]