The Harding Firm – Legal Internship
Location: Mesa, Arizona (remote position)
Overview:
This internship offers hands-on legal experience in both family and criminal law. Interns will provide daily support to attorneys, assist with case preparation, and lead the firm’s social media presence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the firm’s social media strategy and content creation to promote consistent branding and audience engagement.
- Draft initial pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, orders, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Assist with both family law and criminal law matters, including case file preparation, court document drafting, and legal research.
- Review and summarize discovery documents independently.
- Complete family law forms accurately, such as financial affidavits and child support worksheets.
- Manage incoming/outgoing mail, deliveries to courts, attorneys, and service processors.
- Schedule and calendar court dates, deadlines, and appointments.
- Professionally screen and route phone calls; assist with client communication.
Expectations:
- Present professionally and interact with clients in a polished, articulate manner.
- Exhibit strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Manage a high-volume workload under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving: for every issue, present at least two potential solutions.
- Think independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
Recommended Experience:
- High school diploma required, college coursework or degree in legal studies, communications, or related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience managing or contributing to social media (professional, academic, or volunteer settings accepted).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word; basic understanding of legal concepts is a plus.
- Prior exposure to legal environments, especially in family or criminal law, is helpful but not required.
If interested, please send cover letter and resume to paralegal@hardingfirm.com
Job Types: Internship, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Work Location: Remote