Prosecution Internship

PROSECUTION INTERNSHIP

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

PAY RANGE: Unpaid internship opportunity

SCHEDULE: 10 to 20 hours per week, flexible with school schedule. Internship is expected to finish in December 2026.

DEPARTMENT: Legal

JOB SUMMARY

• The Prosecution I ntern work s directly with the Lehi City prosecution staff handling Class B and C misdemeanor s and infraction criminal cases in the Lehi City Justice Court.

Responsibilities include

legal research and writing, case file review, witness preparation assistance , drafting charging documents and motions, participating in court proceedings, including trials, and engaging in all aspects of criminal prosecution for a municipality. Lehi City handles Class B and C misdemeanors as well as infractions.

• The Prosecution Intern is supervised by an Assistant City Attorney and can appear in Court on their own after City staff have determined they are competent to handle the cases.

• Assists with other duties, as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• The intern must be a 2L or 3L student currently attending an accredited law school.

• The intern must be eligible to practice under Rule 4-807 of the Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice.

• The intern will be participating in Court proceedings for Class B and C misdemeanors and infractions and must have completed a course on evidence, and a course on criminal procedure.

• As a condition of employment, the intern will need to have a background check and drug test conducted and be fingerprinted for BCI clearance as they will have access to confidential criminal records.

• Law students who qualify under these qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test.