Paralegal Internship / Volunteer - Denver Police Department Civil Liability Section



Job Details

Paralegal Internship / Volunteer - Denver Police Department Civil Liability Section
Employer

City and County of Denver

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

80204, CO

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

TA0000 14901

Department

Denver Police Dept. (DPD)

Opening Date

01/03/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

About Us

The Denver Police Department (DPD) – Civil Liability Section (CLS) is now accepting applications for college-credit Internships and Volunteers within the DPD.
 
The Civil Liability Section (CLS) is the designated custodian of records for the Denver Police Department.
 

About Our Job

We are accepting applications for interns and for volunteers:
 
Volunteer: Volunteering is an incredibly rewarding way to spend your time while enriching the lives of others.  We have a wide variety of opportunities that are flexible on your schedule and time.   We recruit for volunteers based on openings for specific positions and we aim to match your skills and experience with the best fit from our variety of opportunities.
 
Internship:  The Internship is intended for college students who are exploring career fields and/or whose degree requires an internship.   These follow the academic calendar with Fall (early August - early January), Spring (early January – late May) and Summer (early June – early August) semesters.   Interns can choose to stay longer with supervisor and VIPS approval.   Designed for participants in a Paralegal certification program. NOTE: Internships are unpaid positions.  Additionally, this is a competitive process and only 2 (two) interns will be accepted per semester. 
 
Responsibilities Include:
 
CLS paralegals are responsible for identifying and producing relevant records in contemplation of litigation or pursuant to claims and lawsuits against the Denver Police Department and the City and County of Denver. Paralegal staff is responsible for analyzing requests for criminal justice records, identifying responsive documents, accessing various internal and external databases to fulfill those requests, and tracking case progress. Personnel work closely with the City Attorney and District Attorney offices, and appear in court with documents pursuant to subpoenas duces tecum.
 
The student intern will work closely with the CLS paralegal staff, with duties that go beyond merely clerical, to include production of criminal justice records as well as attending court hearings with a CLS paralegal.
 

About You

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
  • Interns:  Able to commit to a minimum 4 month (semester long) term.
    • Currently enrolled in a Paralegal certification program
    • Completion of Introduction to Law, and Civil Litigation or Criminal Law.
  • Volunteers:  Able to commit to a minimum 30 hours in one calendar year

About Everything Else

 
Application Instructions:  All interested interns and volunteers should apply to this position and must attach the following:
 
  • Copy of your driver's license
  • Signed Certification, Authorization and Waiver regarding Background Check
  • Completed "New Volunteer Identification Card Request"  Form
  • Resume
  • Internship candidates must also include:
    • Copy of your transcripts (unofficial is ok to submit)
    • Copy of the Syllabus (or something to describes purpose/requirements  of internship)                                

In addition to attaching the required documents noted above, when completing the online application, please include three (3) personal references and at least seven (7) years of employment history. If you have not been employed for seven years, please provide your complete employment history. 

Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below.

www.DenverGov.org/Benefits

01
Are you interested in participating as an Intern or Volunteer?
  • Intern
  • Volunteer
02
If you are interested in an internship, which semester are you interested in participating in.
  • Fall (early August – mid December) – Application deadline June 30th
  • Spring (early January – late May) – Application deadline November 30th
  • Summer (early June – early August) – Application deadline March 31st
03
What is your desired start date?
04
If you are interested in participating as an intern, please name your school and academic program.
05
In a few sentences, please explain why you are interested in Interning/Volunteering with Denver Police Department.
06
What skills and qualifications can you bring to Denver Police Department?
07
Please list and document all classes, trainings, conferences, experience, certifications you have that relates directly to Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, etc.
08
Are you able to commit to the required time commitments? • Internships: 4 Months (semester long) • Volunteer: 30 Hours in one calendar year
  • Yes
  • No
09
Have you filled out completely all of the above supplemental questions? Failure to complete all questions will disqualify your application.
  • Yes
  • No
10
9) Have you attached all of the required paperwork? Failure to attach all required documentation will disqualify your application. a. Copy of your driver's license b. Signed Certification, Authorization and Waiver regarding Background Check c. Completed "New Volunteer Identification Card Request" Form d. Resume e. Transcripts f. Syllabus
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City and County of Denver
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
Denver, Colorado, 80202

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