About the role#
The New Jersey Courts are seeking interns for the Winter 2027 term. Interns will work within Judge's Chambers or various divisions including Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, IT, and Operations. This program provides insight into the judicial process and practical experience with case processing. You will be expected to work onsite for a minimum of 10 hours per week between January 11, 2027, and May 2, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Answer and return phone calls, receive and distribute voicemails, and provide customer service.
- Contact and follow up with applicants and members of the public.
- Conduct research, perform analysis, and draft correspondence or memos.
- Collect and enter data, organize and scan paper files, and upload documents into an electronic filing system.
- Prepare paperwork and process legal documents, including filings for judge and staff review.
- Attend community planning meetings and observe legal proceedings.
- Manage calendars and moderate virtual hearings.
- Participate in team projects and perform special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Ability to be organized and detail-oriented.
- Completion of one year of law school is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing 30 to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring climbing, standing, stretching, bending, and reaching.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship located in Bridgeton, Woodbury, Deptford, or Salem, New Jersey.
- Travel between the three counties may be required.
- This position is unpaid and does not include benefits.
About New Jersey Courts
The New Jersey Courts serve as the judicial system for the state of New Jersey. This organization includes the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, the Tax Court, and various municipal courts. It operates with support from the Administrative Office of the Courts, which manages personnel, research, and information systems. The system has functioned since 1947 and maintains its headquarters in Trenton. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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