Volunteer students will have the opportunity to work in a busy law office and work with real clients. This is in person in Edison, NJ. Students interested in a career in law can obtain knowledge and experience in law office procedures, preparing legal correspondence, and assisting clients. Please only apply if you can be in Edison NJ Office minimum ten hours per week.
Work on Criminal, Municipal Court and DWI cases:
1. Contact Municipal Prosecutors to obtain discovery and police reports
2. Contacts with Court and County Prosecutor’s Office
3. Prepare hearing notice to clients
4. Call clients and witnesses prior to hearings
5. Prepare end of case letters to client
6. Listen to hearings and negotiations with Prosecutor
Added recent Criminal and Civil cases to our Blog
Add new court rules and statute to the Criminal statute blog
WILLS & PROBATE PRACTICE
1. Act as formal witness to Wills, Power of Attorney and other legal documents
2. Work on Motions to appoint executors and approve accounting
3. Publicize Senior Citizen Will seminars and attend programs free of charge
Work on Community Relations and marketing projects including submitting articles to legal websites and search engines and Blogs
Fall & Spring interns must work between 10-21 hours per week between Monday and Friday, time and days to be selected by the student. Participants must stick to days and hours selected and make up missed days. The legal interns must work a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer hours or weeks permitted. [Summer internship is minimum 19 hours per week, 12 weeks- college graduates , 4thyear dean’s list students and Law students only] Interested students must mail or fax a cover letter and resume. Additional information on internship at
http://www.njlaws.com/intern.html
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience as a volunteer intern and learn New Jersey Practice and Procedure. Build your resume and obtain marketable skills. You will handle a client’s file and learn details on running a successful law practice. This will not be a brief writing and photocopying clerkship. For additional information on the Law Office, please visit the website at www.njlaws.com. This office is committed to excellence and service to clients and the community. Applicants must have attention to detail. Best not to apply if you are unable to commit to the time requirements. Must like yellow Lab dogs, She comes to visit every other week.
15 Things I Learned During Their Law Firm Internship at Kenneth Vercammen and Associates, PC
- I learned how to properly organize and file client and non-client documents.
- I learned how to answer phone calls professionally and communicate with clients.
- I learned how to send faxes, make copies, scan documents, and handle office paperwork.
- I learned how to assist with client intake by gathering information and sending questionnaires.
- I learned how to open new client files and prepare labels for folders.
- I learned how to update client contact information and use office databases like Constant Contact.
- I learned how to schedule and confirm appointments for wills, probate matters, and court hearings.
- I learned how to prepare and send hearing notices to clients.
- I learned how to communicate with courts, attorneys, and outside offices in a professional manner.
- I learned the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive client information.
- I learned how signatures work and what it means to serve as a witness.
- I learned basic legal terms such as probate, Power of Attorney, executor, and municipal court matters.
- I learned how important organization, accuracy, and attention to detail are in a law office.
- I learned how to manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced office environment.
- I learned that even small tasks matter because they help the office run smoothly and support clients.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email, Mail or fax cover letter and resume. Don’t send a message on Handshake.
Kenneth Vercammen PC
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817 PHONE 732-572-0500 (Fax) 732-572-0030
Email cover letter & Resume to VercammenLaw@njlaws.com
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.,Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax) 732-572-0030 website: www.njlaws.com
Please also bring a print copy of current resume to interview
