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Under the leadership of the Attorney General, members of the Attorney General’s Office represent the public interest of Arizonans. Employees enjoy a challenging, diverse and professional work environment among some of Arizona’s most experienced and respected law enforcement and legal professionals who are committed to serving the people of Arizona.

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Internships

Both for law and undergraduate students are eligible for internships, fellowships and externships across special investigations, victim services, community outreach and more. Positions will be posted here when open.

Phoenix & Tucson Victim Services Intern/Volunteer - Fall 2024

Description:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section is currently accepting applications for volunteers and unpaid interns to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, in the Phoenix and Tucson offices, for the fall semester, July through December 2024, with 6 months total commitment for 9-12 hours/week.

The mission of the Office of Victim Services is to promote justice and healing for crime victims. Our staff is small relative to the number of victims we serve. Our success, therefore, depends on mature, responsible, caring volunteers and interns.

Advocates act as liaisons between victims and members of the criminal justice system, including attorneys, courts, probation departments, and custodial agencies. Advocates in the Attorney General’s Office of Victim Services do real, meaningful work for and with victims. This is not a clerical internship, although as with most jobs, there are clerical responsibilities. Advocates explain the legal rights of victims in layperson’s terms, accompany victims to court, offer reassurance and empathetic listening, identify, victims’ needs resulting from the crime and more. Training is provided.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Requirements

-Minimum junior status for bachelor's degree students preferred

-Minimum of second year status for associate's degree students preferred

-Recent graduates permitted

-Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75

-Pass a security background check

-Possess a valid driver's license or state picture I.D.

-Ability to work effectively with people in sensitive areas

-Good writing, communication, and computer skills

All applicants under serious consideration for internships/hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. An internship offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

To apply:

If this internship interests you, speak with your department’s internship advisor then go to the following links on www.azstatejobs.gov to submit your resume and cover letter:

Phoenix: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/phoenix-victim-services-intern-volunteer-fall-2024-phoenix-arizona-united-states

Tucson: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/tucson-victim-services-intern-volunteer-fall-2024-tucson-arizona-united-states

Please submit a cover letter in the same document upload as your resume. In the cover letter please explain your motivation for wanting to be involved with this program, a little about yourself, and your goals for the future.

All applications are due April 19, 2024.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer - Elder Affairs Unit

DESCRIPTION:

The Attorney General’s office recently announced a newly launched Elder Affairs Unit focused on stopping and preventing elder abuse. This unit has an ongoing need for dedicated volunteers. Applicants will be highly motivated Arizonans with an interest in helping to protect older adults from abuse and exploitation.

This volunteer program will provide an excellent opportunity to work with multiple divisions within the Attorney General’s office as well as experienced investigators involved in various types of criminal and civil investigations and complaint intake. Investigations may involve:

Vulnerable adult abuse;
Medical fraud;
Consumer fraud;
White collar crimes; and
Money laundering;

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Volunteer Period: A minimum of one year.
Time: 2-3 days per week with a minimum of 5 hours per day. Hours will fall between 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, Word and PowerPoint.
The position requires good writing, communication, computer skills, as well as the ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
The ability to handle research assignments, data entry, and interaction with constituents, as well as manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Successfully pass a criminal background check and submit to an oral interview.
These positions are non-paid.
Applicants must possess a valid Arizona Driver License.
Must be 18 years or older.
Bilingual preferred.
As a veteran supportive employer, we value military veterans for their unique skills and training.
Management experience preferred.

Applicants under serious consideration will be required to:

> Submit to an oral panel interview.

> Be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into the program.

> A volunteer position offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Not every applicant will be accepted.

> All accepted volunteers must complete a training/orientation program and sign a letter of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the investigations they will be involved with.

TO APPLY:

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . If retired with no current resume, please include a separate letter with information on career history prior to retirement.

If you have any questions, please email them to [email protected]

All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be considered.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at [email protected]

The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices.