College Intern - Clerk's Office

About the role#

The Oakland County Clerk’s Office is seeking interns to provide hands-on support within the e-Services Center at the Oakland County Courthouse. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in a legal and court services environment while helping the public navigate court systems and access essential legal resources.

What you'll do#

• Provide hands-on support to walk-in customers using the e-Services Center.
• Assist individuals with e-filing court documents and navigating court systems.
• Help customers search court records, obtain copies of documents, and identify appropriate legal forms.
• Guide users through legal resources, including the Michigan Legal Help website.
• Conduct basic legal information interviews to understand customer needs.
• Gather and organize data for departmental projects and reports.
• Assist in preparing written reports and completing basic computations.
• Shadow and learn from experienced staff to build knowledge of court operations.
• Communicate with County departments and external agencies as needed.
• Utilize department-specific software to complete assignments.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university (freshman through graduate level).
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet software.
• Knowledge of program analysis, research methods, and statistics.
• Ability to plan and complete assignments within deadlines.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.

Location & details#

• Location: Pontiac, Michigan (On-site at the Oakland County Courthouse).
• Schedule: Full-time, rolling term.
• Compensation: Paid position ($18.61 - $21.71 per hour, depending on educational status).
• Preferred Majors: Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, History, English, Communications, or Criminal Justice.