Certified Grad Interns Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/jobs/newprint/5188131) Apply  Certified Grad Interns Salary $21.63 Hourly Location IN 46203, IN Job Type Full Time Job Number 09538 Department Marion County Public Defender's Agency Opening Date 01/06/2026 Closing Date 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Overview The Marion County Public Defender Agency law school students who have completed the required prerequisites of Professional Responsibility and have graduated from law school. These students apply for certification through the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners and once certified, appear in Court in all pretrial matters, trial, and sentencing hearings with the supervision of a practicing Public Defender. Position Responsibilities Task Statements include preparing legal documents, memorandums, briefs, and motions on given issues for Public Defender's approval and filing. Also, researching legal issues to effectively present the clients position, help Public Defenders interview victims, witnesses, and police officers to prepare cases for trial and/or plea agreements. They would also appear in Court supervised by Public Defenders to conduct preliminary matters in Court, such as bond reductions, initial hearings, pre-trials, and plea agreements. In addition, appears in Court, supervised by Public Defenders, to represent the clients at jury trials, court trials, or in more complicated preliminary matters. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum qualifications are that they must be a law school graduate and have completed the required prerequisites of Professional Responsibility and eligible to take the next Bar examination being offered after graduation. Also, must have ability to utilize computer technology.