The Santa Cruz County Attorney’s office is composed of multiple divisions including deputy attorneys, legal assistants, detectives, and victim services. The attorney’s division handles cases that deal with criminal felony offences, misdemeanor offences, and civil matters. Each attorney has a legal assistant that prepares and files case paperwork along with providing assistance in dealing with victims and defense attorneys on behalf of the deputy attorneys. Detectives are divided based on the type of offence to include drug cases, domestic violence cases, and other general matters. The victim services division assists all types of victims with court hearings plus notifications, compensation, transportation, and provides domestic violence classes.
Internship Available
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
Deadlines
At least 4 weeks before the enrollment term.
Summer: April 20
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 20
Internship Description: Unpaid
Students tasks will consist of conducting front counter customer service, inputting information into computer system, help prosecutors prepare paperwork and accompanying them to court, shadowing a detective, make copies, fax/scan documents, case filing, and answering and screening incoming calls.
Purpose of the Internship
To provide a hands on experience for students interested in pursuing legal careers as well as law enforcement.
Agency minimum qualifications
Undergraduate Juniors or Seniors, or graduate students with at least one semester at the University of Arizona with a 2.5 minimum GPA.
How to apply
Students must send a resume with a brief summary introducing themselves and expressing why they are interested in this program. Resume and statement must be emailed to gsilva@santacruzcountyaz.gov