Employment

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 Spring semester, January through June 2027, with 6 months total commitment for 8-12 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 volunteer interns.  

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.

Description:

Advocates act as liaisons between victims and members of the criminal justice system, including attorneys, courts, probation departments, and custodial agencies.  Advocates in the Office of Victim Services do meaningful work for and with victims. 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. Interns will primarily assist advocates with case management to ensure compliance with Victims’ Rights with opportunities to observe advocates at Court and other direct contact with victims. Interns are expected to answer or return calls to victims and constituents, correspond by email and letter, and update case files and notes in an electronic case management system. Opportunities exist for networking with prosecutors, and additional education that include field-related agency tours and in-person or virtual training. This is not a clerical internship, although as with most jobs, there are clerical responsibilities. Training is provided.

• 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
• Ability to work effectively with people in sensitive areas
• Good writing, communication, and computer skills

Past interns have come from the departments of political science, psychology, communications, sociology, pre-law, criminal justice and the International College. An ideal candidate will submit a cover letter explaining their interest in an internship in human or victim services.

To apply: 

If this unpaid internship interests you, speak with your department’s internship advisor then go to www.azstatejobs.gov (under Current Openings select ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) from the Departments drop-down menu to locate the posting) to submit your resume and cover letter, or follow these links: 

For Phoenix: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/phoenix-victim-services-intern-volunteer-spring-2027-phoenix-arizona-united-states
For Tucson: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/tucson-victim-services-intern-volunteer-spring-2027-tucson-arizona-united-states

All applications are due November 16, 2026.

Questions?
Phoenix: Contact Kelly Tritschler at 602-542-2554 for more information. 
Tucson: Contact Christine Cervantez at 520-628-6456 for more information.

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.

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.

Description:

The Special Investigations Section (SIS) of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office provides investigative support to law enforcement and consumer protection services of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, as well as law enforcement agencies across the state of Arizona. SIS provides expertise in specialized areas of law covered under the Attorney General’s statutory criminal jurisdiction, which is not usually available at other law enforcement agencies.

Applicants will be highly motivated upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) at local Universities or other Phoenix area colleges, and enrolled in law enforcement or related studies.

These unpaid internships will provide an excellent opportunity to work with experienced investigators involved in various types of criminal investigations and complaint intake. Investigations may involve:

• White collar crimes;
• Political corruption;
• Money laundering;
• Consumer fraud;
• Medical fraud; and
• Vulnerable adult abuse.

Internship Period: Two Semesters

Hours: 15-20 hours per week.

These positions are non-paid. If the intern seeks University credit, the number of hours must meet the minimum established by the University. Please speak with your academic advisor.

Requirements and Application Information:

• This internship is offered to applicants currently enrolled in a university or college and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensics, Psychology or other relevant course of study.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0.
• 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, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and submit to an oral interview.
• All accepted interns 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.
• Availability to work 15-20 hours per week between 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday.
• Internship Period: Two Semesters

Applicants under serious consideration will be required to:

• Submit to an oral panel interview.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into the program.
• Be fingerprinted by Department of Public Safety (DPS) and pass a criminal background check.
• An internship offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Not every applicant will be accepted. 
• All accepted interns 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 your resume, a cover letter and unofficial transcript to [email protected]. The deadline for internship applications is Friday October 30^th, 2026 by 5:00PM. 

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

All applicants under serious consideration for internships with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A conditional 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 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.

Description:

An internship at the Office of the Arizona Attorney General offers an unmatched opportunity to address cutting-edge legal issues, while learning from experienced appellate advocates and trial lawyers. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has jurisdiction over Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act, white collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, environmental laws, civil rights laws, and crimes committed in more than one county. The AGO also provides representation to various state agencies to ensure the protection and well-being of children and families.

We are currently accepting applications for unpaid internships. 

Typical intern duties include complex legal research, drafting briefs and memoranda, participating in moot courts, and preparing for and observing depositions, hearings and trials. 

To apply: 

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Human Resources ([email protected] ). Please note on the cover letter the Division/Section of interest. 

All individuals under serious consideration as interns/externs or for post graduate positions are required to be fingerprinted by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and complete a criminal background check through the State and Federal agencies.