St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office

St. Charles, Missouri

The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will be looking for two summer legal interns.

The purpose of this internship is to offer an opportunity to obtain experience handling various court hearings, pleas, sentencing and trials under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Our intention is to provide selected students with experience to reinforce their course work and provide an opportunity to explore a career with the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and government service. 



Job Number:  02-260312-01: Legal Intern


Company Name:   St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office



The individuals selected will preferably be able to work 28-32 hours per week.
The work schedule will be for 9 to 10 weeks during summer.
This position will run from mid-May to early August 2025.


JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this internship is to offer an opportunity to obtain experience handling various court hearings, pleas, sentencing and trials under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Our intention is to provide selected students with experience to reinforce their course work and provide an opportunity to explore a career with the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and government service.

• Perform legal research, draft legal documents, and memoranda under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
• Assist in dockets and prepare legal memorandums.
• Perform various clerical functions.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Seeking a law student who possesses a bachelor’s degree and has completed at least three semesters of law school by the start of the internship.
• Eligibility for Rule 13 practice is required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:   

Follow this link to our Jobs page:  https://www.sccmo.org/jobs.aspx?CommunityJobs=False 

To apply, click APPLY in the upper left corner. </b> (Applications must be submitted through this Employment Opportunities page. Applications that are printed, emailed, or faxed will not be accepted.)

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.