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Posted On Sep 11, 26
Contract, Full-time 45 views

Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: - Participate actively in legal internships designed for law school students. - Gain experience and knowledge that will be invaluable for a future law career. - Undergraduate students may also participate, with preference given to those with an interest in the criminal justice system or those required to complete an internship for college credit. Education and Experience Information: - Open to law school students seeking le

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Posted On Jun 18, 26
Full-time 12 views

Job Title: Volunteer Law Intern-Fall Semester 2026 Job Responsibilities: The United States Attorney's Office Law Internship Program provides a hands-on experience within the federal legal system. Interns engage in various responsibilities that contribute to the progression of civil and criminal justice. The key duties include: - Performing legal research and assisting with research projects. - Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, or briefs. - Assisting in tr

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views

Job Title: Child Services Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff in matters of juvenile law related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel issues. - Assist and represent the Department of Child Services (DCS) in court and administrative issues. - Represent DCS in Child In Need of Services (CHINS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Adoptions, Foster Care Licensing Actions, and other

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Posted On Jul 26, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Job Title: Assistant . Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant . Attorney will serve within the Civil Division's Immigration Section of the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Indiana. The primary responsibilities include managing a docket of civil immigration litigation and enforcement cases that are generally defensive in nature. Key duties involve handling habeas corpus challenges to immigration detention, Administrative Procedure Act challen

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Posted On Jul 27, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Summary The organization is seeking a qualified and dedicated Assistant . Attorney to join the Civil Division's Immigration Section. This role involves engaging in significant civil immigration litigation and enforcement to uphold federal law and maintain the integrity of the nation's immigration system. The position is a term appointment not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, with the potential to be made permanent without further competition. Job Title Assistant . Attor

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Posted On Jul 30, 26
Full-time Experience : 1-3 yrs required

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research on cases and issues identified by Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), utilizing statutes, case law, regulations, court rules, legal treatises, legal periodicals, and policy documents. - Prepare drafts of various legal documents, such as pleadings, memoranda of law, trial briefs, appellate briefs, summonses, complaints, indictments, answers, motion papers, and stipulations. - Revie

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Posted On Jul 30, 26
Full-time Experience : 1-5 yrs required

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Specialist position within the Appellate Division of the Northern District of Indiana involves supporting Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by performing a range of paralegal or legal tasks. These tasks require a practical knowledge of the law, litigation, judicial processes, and the applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal r

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Posted On Jul 30, 26
Full-time Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Job Title: Federal Legal Support Specialist Job Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation and organization of documentation and evidence for production as discovery and for use in trial. - Compile, organize, and index evidentiary exhibits for use at hearings or trial. - Prepare draft lists of exhibits to be offered at trial. - Review legal documents to extract information related to specific issues. - Verify citations and statutory references contained in legal documents

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Posted On Jul 30, 26
Full-time 2 views

Summary Serving in the Northern District of Indiana as part of a federal team dedicated to upholding justice offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work across a diverse region. The district encompasses areas from Northwest Indiana through South Bend to Fort Wayne, providing a blend of metropolitan access and strong community ties. Job Title Paralegal Specialist Job Responsibilities The position of Paralegal Specialist is available within the Appellate Divis

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Full-time 1 views Experience : 1-3 yrs required

Job Title: Assistant . Attorney (AUSA) Job Responsibilities: The Assistant . Attorney (AUSA) position in the Civil Division of the . Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana involves a variety of responsibilities related to civil litigation. The successful candidate will handle defensive litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination cases, as well as constitutional claims against federal employees. They will

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Summary The organization is seeking applications for an Assistant . Attorney (AUSA) position in its Civil Division located in the Northern District of Indiana. This position may be based in Hammond, South Bend, or Fort Wayne. The role involves handling a variety of civil matters including defensive litigation, constitutional claims, and affirmative civil enforcement. The candidate will also manage cases related to immigration and civil rights protection. The position requ

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Posted On Aug 20, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Job Title: Paralegal- Criminal Division Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal- Criminal Division, operating under the direction of the Chief Investigator, is tasked with the daily processing of criminal cases received from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This role is essential in trial preparation and involves a multitude of responsibilities, including: - Processing criminal cases for trial preparation, encompassing legal documents, data entry, and corresp

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Full-time Experience : 2-5 yrs required

Job Title: Second Assistant City Solicitor Job Responsibilities: The Second Assistant City Solicitor will perform a broad range of municipal legal tasks and assist in representing the organization, its elected and appointed officials, employees, division heads, committees, and boards. The responsibilities include handling cases, claims, collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitrations. The role also involves addressing labor and employee relations, formulating strategy

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time

Job Title: Child Services Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Child Services Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice and services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff related to juvenile law, specifically focusing on Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel matters. Key responsibilities include: - Advising Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned. - Drafting and reviewing contracts and correspondence. - Servi

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Posted On Aug 25, 26
Full-time Experience : Min 1 yrs required

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist Job Responsibilities: - Support Appellate Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by conducting legal research on cases and issues identified by AUSAs. This involves utilizing statutes, case law, regulations, court rules, legal treatises, legal periodicals, and policy documents. - Prepare drafts of various legal documents, including pleadings, memoranda of law, trial briefs, appellate briefs, summonses, complaints, indictments, answers, motio

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Posted On Aug 26, 26
Part-time

Job Title Volunteer Law Intern Job Responsibilities As a Volunteer Law Intern with the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Indiana, interns will have the opportunity to engage in various legal tasks, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the federal legal system. The core responsibilities include: - Performing legal research and assisting with research projects. - Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, or briefs. - Assist

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Posted On Sep 02, 26
Full-time

Job Title Volunteer Law Intern (Spring 2027) Job Responsibilities The Volunteer Law Intern at the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Indiana will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks that contribute to the functioning of the federal legal system. Typical duties for this position include: - Performing legal research and assisting with research projects. - Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, or briefs. - As

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Posted On Sep 02, 26
Part-time

Job Title Volunteer Law Intern (Spring 2027) Job Responsibilities As a Volunteer Law Intern with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Indiana, you will gain real-world federal legal experience and support the Civil and/or Criminal Division during the Spring 2027 semester. Typical duties include: - Performing legal research and/or assisting with research projects. - Drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, or briefs. - Assisti

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Full-time Experience : 2-2 yrs required

Job Title: CHINS (Children in Need of Services) Public Defender Job Responsibilities: The CHINS Public Defender is responsible for representing indigent parents in the Allen County Superior Court Family Division, specifically in cases involving Children in Need of Services (CHINS). The role is mandated by the . Constitution, the Indiana Constitution, and Indiana state law. As an independent contractor, the Public Defender is expected to: - Work directly with clients, mai

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views

Job Title: Deputy Public Defender – Misdemeanors Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Public Defender operates under the guidance of the Chief Public Defender and is responsible for providing criminal defense to indigent defendants in Allen County, Indiana. The position requires adherence to the . Constitution, the Indiana Constitution, and Indiana state law. The Deputy Public Defender is tasked with several critical responsibilities, including: - Maintaining regular conta...

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