PSJD | State & Local Government Career Resources (by State)

State & Local Government Career Resources (by State)
Oct 05, 2023

Published and maintained by the PSJD Resource Development Work Group of NALP's Public Service Section.

Alabama

State Employment Job Board:: Alabama.gov; State Personnel Department
Attorney General:: Office of the Attorney General Contains information about attorney positions and summer law clerk opportunities.; Alabama Attorney General
State District Attorneys:: Southern USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Dallas County, 4th Judicial Circuit District Attorney
State Public Defenders:: Alabama Office of Indigent Defense Services Contract work may be available (see "Contract Attorney" tab).
Other Sources:: Alabama State Bar Classified section, as well as a membership directory and other public resources.

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Alaska

State Employment Job Board:: City of Fairbanks; Workplace Alaska
State Legislature:: State Legislature The official website for Alaska's state legislature.
Attorney General:: Attorney General's Office Posts notices of available positions at the Attorney General's Office as well as at District Attorneys' offices throughout Alaska.
State District Attorneys:: Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
State Public Defenders:: Alaska Public Defender Agency
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Miami Attorney's Office Information on full employment.; Anchorage School District; Mat-Su Borough School District

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Arizona

State Employment Job Board:: Arizona State Jobs
State Legislature:: Phoenix, State Legislature provides career and internship opportunities on the links labeled "Career Opportunities" and "Internship Opportunities" on the left sidebar at the bottom of the page.
Attorney General:: Phoenix Attorney General's Office; Arizona Attorney General
State District Attorneys:: Mohave County Attorney; Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Coconino County Attorney; Gila County Attorney; Graham County Attorney; La Paz County Attorney; Maricopa County Attorney; Navajo County Attorney; Apache County Attorney; Pima County Attorney's Office; Pinal County Attorney; Santa Cruz County Attorney; Yuma County Attorney; Tuscon City Attorney's Office
State Public Defenders:: Arizona Public Defender's Office Links to county openings; Maricopa County Office of the Legal Defender Links to govjobs; Maricopa County Public Defender's Office The official website for the Public Defender's office for Maricopa County
Municipal Legal Agencies:: Phoenix, Maricopa County Assessor; City of Tucson; Maricopa County Attorney's Office Links to govjobs; Phoenix, Maricopa County Assessor; Pima County Attorney's Office provides a link to human resources site, which lists opportunities
Other Sources:: Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County Job opportunities

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Arkansas

State Employment Job Board:: Arkansas State Jobs
State Judiciary:: Arkansas Judiciary Employment
State Legislature:: Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research
State Agencies:: Department of Environmental Quality; Department of Finance & Administration, Office of Revenue Legal Counsel "AR State Jobs" on right sidebar; Department of Human Services, Office of Chief Counsel; Public Service Commission The Commission regulates the intrastate rates and services of the public utilities in Arkansas.
State District Attorneys:: Southern USA States - Prosecutor Websites Scroll down the page to the section titled "Directory of Arkansas District Prosecuting Attorneys"
Municipal Legal Agencies:: Arkansas Municipal League; Arkansas' City & County Government Information Local government information arranged by county.

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California

State Employment Job Board:: California State Personnel Board; Colardo State Jobs consolidation of job postings for the state
State Legislature:: California State Assembly
Attorney General:: California Attorney General's Office
State District Attorneys:: Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Career opportunities page.; San Francisco District Attorney Click on the Career Opportunities tab; San Diego County District Attorney "employment opportuntites" on left sidebar
State Public Defenders:: San Francisco Public Defender Describes available permanent and volunteer opportunities.; San Diego Public Defender Links for permanent employment and internship opportunities.; Office of the State Public Defender Includes statewide job opportunities.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: Chula Vista City Attorney's Office; Los Angeles City Attorney's Office; Los Angeles Superior Court; San Francisco City Attorney's Office Provides internship programs and employment openings; San Francisco Unified School District provides job opportunities under the lower lefthand link "career opportunities"; San Diego Child Welfare Services Job opportunities on the upper link labeled "Jobs"; San Diego City Attorney's Office Recruitment tab redirects to GovJobs
Other Sources:: San Francisco Superior Court Official employment website; San Francisco Superior Court Links to permanent and volunteer opportunities on the left side of the homepage.; Sweetwater Union High School District Provides employment opportunities by clicking on the link labeled "Employment" on the upper bar; San Francisco Unified School District provides job opportunities under the lower lefthand link "career opportunities"; San Diego Police Department provides information on job opportunities; Poway Unified School District; San Diego Treasurer-Tax Collector; San Diego Unified School District

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Colorado

State Employment Job Board:: Division of Human Resources; Colorado State Employment
State Agencies:: Department of Health Care Policy and Financing; Department of Education "jobs at CDE" at bottom of page; Department of Law divisions at bottom of page; Department of Public Health and Environment; Department of Regulatory Agencies "careers@DORA" bottom of page; Department of Revenue "join the team"; Department of State
State District Attorneys:: Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Denver County Prosecutor
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Denver

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Connecticut

State Employment Job Board:: State Agency Jobs Sites Lists of all Connecticut agencies with direct links to job openings; Jobs with the State- Human Resources site Includes listings for specific jobs and links to jobs with particular state agencies.
Attorney General:: Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
State District Attorneys:: North-East USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: Connecticut Municipal Job Bank

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Delaware

State Employment Job Board:: State of Delaware Lists job openings with the State of Delaware.
State Judiciary:: Delaware State Courts
Attorney General:: Delaware Attorney General's Office
State Agencies:: Delaware Department of Justice - Summer Law Clerks; Delaware Department of Justice - Volunteer Attorneys
State District Attorneys:: North-East USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.

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District of Columbia

State Employment Job Board:: DC Department of Human Resources
Attorney General:: DC Office of the Attorney General
State Agencies:: DC Office of Police
Other Sources:: DC Capital City Fellows Program (post-graduate program The City Fellows Program (CCFP) is designed to attract recent graduates of master's degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning and related fields, including law.

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Florida

State Employment Job Board:: Florida State Employment; State of Florida Jobs Searchable database for state jobs
Attorney General:: State of Florida Attorney General's Office Provides internship information and application forms, as well as a listing of statewide jobs in its various branch offices.
State District Attorneys:: Southern USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office; Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward County Law clerk, internship, entry level attorney; Office of the State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida (includes Jacksonville Internship and employment information, including details about the summer intern program.
State Public Defenders:: Florida Public Defender Association; Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Bonita Springs, County Attorney's Office; City of Jacksonville, Office of General Counsel; City of Miami Attorney's Office; City of Miami Beach Attorney's Office information about internships; Hillsborough County; Lee County Attorney's Office; Leon County; Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office; Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office; City of Orlando Attorney's Office; City of Hollywood Attorney's Office; City of Ft. Myers Attorney's Office; City of Daytona Beach Attorney's Office; City of West Palm Beach Attorney's Office; City of Tampa Attoney's Office; City of St. Petersburg Attorney's Office; Orange County; Pinellas County Attorney's Office; Polk County Board of County Commissioners "employment opportunities" listed on left sidebar; City of Coral Gables Attorney's Office Redirects to GovJobs; City of Ft. Lauderdale Attorney's Office

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Georgia

State Employment Job Board:: Georgia State Jobs Current job listings
Attorney General:: Georgia Attorney General
State District Attorneys:: Southern USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Office of the Fulton County District Attorney Information on employment and internship opportunities.; Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia
State Public Defenders:: Georgia Public Defenders Lists open positions for Georgia public defenders.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Atlanta Department of Law; City of Atlanta Department of Law Summer associate program information.; City of Atlanta jobs

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Hawaii

State Employment Job Board:: Department of Human Resources Development
State Judiciary:: Hawaii Judiciary Employment
State Legislature:: Hawaii State Legislature
Attorney General:: Hawaii Attorney General Employment The Hawaii Attorney General's Office represents and defends state agencies and officials, has prosecutorial power in criminal cases, advises on regulatory matters, and provides advice and counsel regarding legislation and legal issues to state officials.
State Agencies:: Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance This department administers the State budget and public services such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Public Defender.; Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii State Department of Health
State District Attorneys:: Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: County of Hawaii; County of Kauai; County of Maui; The City and County of Honolulu Employment

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Idaho

State Employment Job Board:: Idaho State Employment
Attorney General:: Idaho Office of Attorney General Employment
State District Attorneys:: Western USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.

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Illinois

State Employment Job Board:: Illinois State Agencies Links to Illinois government agencies.; Work 4 Illinois
Attorney General:: Illinois Attorney General Provides law clerk, attorney, and non-attorney positions, along with information on the benefits.
State Agencies:: Illinois Housing Development Authority Provides links to job opportunities along with the contact information and an accompanying application.; Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Office of Legal Services; Illinois Department of Human Services Provides a variety of positions in human services.; Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Provides information regarding environmental career opportunities, job listings, as well as employment counselors who can answer questions regarding relevant jobs and qualifications.
State District Attorneys:: Mid-West USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Boone County's State Attorney Employment Opportunities under "Quick Links"; Clakr County's State Attorney Jobs under "Popular Links"; DeKalb County's State Attorney; DuPage County's State Attorney; Jackson County State’s Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; Jo Daviess County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities on Left; Kendall County State's Attorney; LaSalle County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; Livingston County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Bottom of Page; Macon County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; McHenry County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; McLean County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; Ogle County State's Attorney; Peoria County State's Attorney; Will County State's Attorney Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; Winnebago County State's Attorney Office Employment Opportunities at Top of Page; Cook County State's Attorney's Office "careers" menu at top of page
State Public Defenders:: Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender Provides available employment listings for several offices.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Chicago Department of Law Also recruits volunteers.; City of Chicago Department of Law Recruits Department of Law volunteers.; Cook County Jobs; Chicago Housing Authority
Other Sources:: Cook County Judiciary See sidebar menu at bottom labeled "Employment."

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Indiana

State Employment Job Board:: Indiana State Job Database Provides state employment opportunities as well as internships under "Job Seekers" in the sidebar.
State Judiciary:: Indiana Court System Provides information for Indiana court jobs.
Attorney General:: Office of the Indiana Attorney General The office seeks clerks and lawyers in addition to other opportunities.
State District Attorneys:: Mid-West USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council Provides prosecuting attorney positions in different counties. The Council assists prosecuting attorneys in their duties by preparing manuals, providing legal research, conducting training seminars, and acting as a liaison with study commissions and agencies of all branches of local, state and federal government.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Indianapolis Full-time positions and internships

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Iowa

State Employment Job Board:: Iowa State and Local Government; Iowa Workforce Development Lists job openings at the Iowa Workforce Development.
State Judiciary:: Iowa Judicial Branch
State Agencies:: Iowa Department of Human Resources; Iowa Department of Public Safety
State District Attorneys:: Mid-West USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
State Public Defenders:: Iowa State Public Defender Lists jobs at the Iowa State Public Defender. The State Public Defender coordinates provision of legal representation to indigent persons under arrest or charged with a crime, in juvenile cases, and on appeal in criminal and post-conviction relief cases.
Municipal Legal Agencies:: Iowa County Attorney’s Association; Polk County Iowa Lists job openings at Polk County.

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Kansas

State Employment Job Board:: Kansas State Employment
State Legislature:: Kansas State Legislature opportunities for legislative interns and pages listed on left sidebar
Attorney General:: Kansas Attorney General Career opportunities listed under "about the office"
State Agencies:: Kansas Dept of Education "employment" on right side bar; Kansas Dept. of Revenue; Kansas State Department of Health and Environment
State District Attorneys:: Mid-West USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.; Wyandotte County Prosecutor and PD Provides employment opportunities on the upper bar link labeled "Employment".; Shawnee County Prosecutor and PD Upper right "county home", then "job listings"
Municipal Legal Agencies:: City of Topeka

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Kentucky

State Employment Job Board:: Kentucky State Government Co-op/Intern Program For-credit internship for Kentucky students.; Kentucky State Jobs Job postings and a search engine for state job opportunities.; Kentucky Cities & Towns Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
State Judiciary:: Kentucky Courts
State Legislature:: Kentucky State Legislature
Governor:: Kentucky Office of Governor Internship Program Provides an unpaid internship in the Office of the Governor in areas including Policy and Legislative Affairs and Legal Counsel.
Attorney General:: Kentucky Attorney General
State Agencies:: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Services The Office of Legal Services provides legal services for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the constituents it serves.; Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection; Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of General Counsel The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice on all issues, coordinates and reports on the work of the Office of Legal Services for Finance and Technology and the Office of Legal Services for Revenue, and serves as a legal liaison to the Governor’s legal counsel.; Kentucky Public Service Commission The Commission regulates over 1,500 utilities and has quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial duties and powers.
State District Attorneys:: Mid-West USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.

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Louisiana

State Employment Job Board:: Louisiana State Employment Search engine for employment opportunities.; Louisiana Cities & Parishes
State Judiciary:: Louisiana Courts Employment Contains Louisiana judiciary information, including instructions on applying to judicial clerkship opportunities.
State Legislature:: Louisiana Legislature
Attorney General:: Louisiana Attorney General Employment Provides employment opportunities for jobs including attorneys, paralegals, computer personnel, clerks, investigators, legal secretaries, secretaries, student workers, law clerks, etc.
State Agencies:: Louisiana Mental Health Advocacy Service This service has six regional offices staffed by attorneys and provides free legal services under Louisiana's Mental Health Law for indigent patients who are hospitalized due to mental illness or substance abuse. Also protects patients' rights and provides information on the Mental Health Law to consumers, hospitals, and the public.; Louisiana Public Service Commission The Commission is an independent regulatory agency dedicated to servicing the public by assuring safe, reliable, and reasonably priced services for the public utilities and motor carriers.; Louisiana Tax Commission Mission is to serve Louisiana taxpayers fairly and with integrity by administering property tax laws.; Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Employment Provides instructions for applying for Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality employment.
State District Attorneys:: Southern USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.

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Maine

State Employment Job Board:: Maine government jobs board; Maine State Employment Official website for Maine State employment.; Municipal Job Listings (includes NH jobs Provides a myriad of diverse municipal career opportunities.
Attorney General:: State of Maine Office of the Attorney General Offers summer internships in its office in Augusta, Maine.
State Agencies:: Maine Bureau of Human Resources
State District Attorneys:: North-East USA States - Prosecutor Websites Includes links to all county prosecutor pages.
Other Sources:: Jobs with the University of Maine Provides employment at several University of Maine locations. Simply click on one of the locations provided and you will be forwarded to a site with career opportunities.