Law Intern

Full Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a community-oriented law student to support the Certification Division.

The internship offers meaningful, hands-on learning experience in a law enforcement related environment with direct responsibilities related to law enforcement certification and decertification.

Specifically, this law intern will work closely with Certification team members to research and analyze law, policies, and administrative records related to law enforcement officer conduct, certification standards, and disciplinary outcomes.

This internship will support informed decision making, transparent reporting, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

This position is well suited for law students interested in administrative law, public service, regulatory compliance, ethics, or criminal justice policy, and provides an opportunity to contribute to work that strengthens professional standards, and confidence in the criminal justice system.

The Benefits:
WSCJTC is an IADLEST accredited academy and promotes nationally recognized standards for law enforcement training and certification. Qualified law students are encouraged to apply!

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Requirements

Duties assigned to this position include (but are not limited to):

• Analyze agency and complainant records of alleged police misconduct and make preliminary determinations on appropriate case handling in conformance with state law and WSCJTC authority.
• Review and draft summaries of agency administrative investigations and make recommendations regarding further action.
• Review prior investigative reports, statements of charges, final orders of revocation and related materials.
• Draft summaries of charges and outcomes for review and inclusion on WSCJTC’s website.
• Prepare reports of revocation summaries for quarterly Commission Meetings and public distribution.
• Research and analyze legislation related to law enforcement hiring and certification.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Successful completion of 1L year and ongoing enrollment at an accredited law school.
• Ability to take direction and exercise sound professional judgment, ethical practice, common sense, and the utmost confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims of law enforcement misconduct.
• Flexible, amicable, and community-oriented approach to job duties.
• Comfortable with a hybrid-team environment with many coworkers interacting only through video call.
• Proactive approach to professional development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional reading comprehension, writing, problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects with supervision.
• Physical requirements can typically be characterized as sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Major job activities and mental requirements: multiple concurrent tasks, reading comprehension, writing, problem solving, confidentiality.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding law enforcement policy, practice, and best standards will make the candidate more successful in the role.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information:

How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically through NeoGov. Simply click the green "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner to get started.

Please attach the following to your online application:

• A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date.
• A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role,
• Unofficial law school transcripts verifying successful completion of one (1) year of law school and current enrollment in an accredited law school; - AND -
• A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your school or work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to an interview.

Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Applications from this posting may be used for up to 60 days to fill additional vacancies.

Veteran's PreferenceApplicants who meet the required qualifications for the position and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Us:
If you have questions, contact Human Resources at humanresources@cjtc.wa.gov

WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSCJTC does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.