Employment and Internships

Employment Opportunities

Applicants for attorney positions at the Shelby County Public Defender's Office must live in Shelby County and be licensed to practice law in Tennessee to be considered for employment.

For more information please contact:
Jack Green, (901)545-5807
jack.green@shelbycountytn.gov
 

Law Clerks, Interns and Volunteers

The Office of the Public Defender uses law clerks, interns, and volunteers who assist the attorneys, investigators and other office personnel with a variety of tasks, including legal research, client interviews, and document preparation. 
 

Law Clerks
 
Law Clerks are first, second and third year law students, who work part-time and receive financial compensation.  Interns may also be undergraduate students and work on a part-time basis for credit toward their degree.

For more information please contact:
Donna Armstard, (901)545-5848
donna.armstard@shelbycountytn.gov
 

Interns
Interns may be law students or undergraduate students who work on a part-time basis for credit toward their degree.

For more information please contact:
Donna Armstard, (901)545-5848
donna.armstard@shelbycountytn.gov

Volunteers
Volunteer applicants are typically undergraduate or law students seeking exposure and experience in the areas of criminal justice and the law.

For more information please contact:
Donna Armstard, (901)545-5848
donna.armstard@shelbycountytn.gov
 

Social Services Internships

Internship
The Public Defender's Office has developed a partnership with the University Of Tennessee School Of Social Work.  Their students perform an invaluable service for this office.  The students assist the attorneys with case preparation by helping conduct client and family interviews, securing important records such as medical, educational, and legal, and assisting with case strategy for trial.

For more information please contact:
Christine Glenn, (901)545-5669
christine.glenn@shelbycountytn.go