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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Legal Extern 2026

positionStatewide (various locations), NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$625/wk - $1,500/wk

NEOGOV is offering a paid externship program through the Law Offices of the Public Defender, providing law students exposure to criminal law and courtroom litigation. Externs will work closely with experienced attorneys on various cases, gaining invaluable legal experience and skills over the course of the program.

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Responsibilities

Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases
Perform more complex technical legal work, prepare documents, correspondence, take statements of witness, and assist the senior attorney in preparation of the facts and legal references for use in litigation
Address the judge and speak on behalf of clients by entering their appearance in court hearings, including bond arraignments, conditions of release and motion hearings, trials, and plea and sentencing hearings

Qualification

Criminal lawCourtroom litigationLegal researchDocument preparationMultilingualCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be currently enrolled in Law School
All law students attending an American Bar Association accredited law school must have received a passing grade in law school courses aggregating thirty (30) or more semester hours
Shall be familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct
Obtain a certificate from their dean which specifies the time frame the student will be participating in the internship
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License

Preferred

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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