Employment

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has summer internships available. Opportunities for qualified undergraduate students interested in a career in law and qualified law students, including 711 internships.  The office also accepts 711 internships anytime throughout the year.

Interns are required to assist the support staff and assistant state’s attorneys in the division to which they are assigned. Most of the work assigned to interns is clerical, however, interns will have the opportunity to observe in court and witness and participate in other office functions. 711 internships work side by side with the assistant state’s attorneys.

The purpose of the internship program is to provide students with a working knowledge of the functions of the largest law office in Will County, the criminal court system and public service careers. It is the state’s attorney’s expectation that our internships will encourage further education and help in future successful career choices.

Internships are paid or, in some cases, can receive course credit.

Summer intern applications should be submitted by March 15.  The summer program runs from the beginning of May to early August. 711 internship applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year.

If you would like to apply for an internship with our office, please send a cover letter, résumé and qualifications to: HR, Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432; or email SAOHR@willcountyillinois.com