Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

The County Court at Law Intern shall assist the County Court at Law judges and staff. The intern will assist with preparing research materials, forms, and other assigned duties. 

• Searches resources, physical evidence, documents, and legal records to obtain information applicable to a case or issue under consideration.
• Conducts legal research by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning.

• Documents and files materials received. 
• Assists in answering office visitors and providing information to requestors. 
• Operates office machines including computer, printer, photocopier and scanning equipment to enter and retrieve information. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.