About the role#
The New Jersey Courts offer paid internship opportunities within the Passaic Vicinage. Interns gain insight into the court system by supporting various divisions, including Civil, Criminal, Criminal Pre-Trial Services, Family, Ombudsman, and Operations. This is a temporary, hourly position with a maximum of 35 hours per week and a minimum requirement of 10 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Perform clerical, administrative, and customer service duties.
- Prepare filings for judge and staff review, including document retrieval.
- Manage calendars and moderate virtual hearings.
- Research caseloads and conduct analysis.
- Answer phones, return calls, and manage voicemails.
- Assist with client contact for new cases and send reminders.
- Draft correspondences and memos.
- Follow up with treatment providers and defendants.
- Collect and enter data, perform computer-related tasks, and handle filing or photocopying.
- Attend community planning meetings and perform special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
- An unofficial transcript must be included with your application.
- Authorization to work in the United States per Department of Homeland Security regulations.
- Agreement to a background check, which includes fingerprinting.
- Requirement to establish and maintain a principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting materials weighing up to 75 pounds for some assignments.
Location & details#
- Location: Passaic Vicinage, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, New Jersey.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
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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