About the role#
The Mississippi Southern Probation and Pretrial Services office is hiring a student intern to assist with daily administrative operations in Gulfport, Mississippi. This is a paid, full-time position that supports the federal judiciary in the administration of justice.
What you'll do#
You will handle various office tasks to keep the department running smoothly. Your daily responsibilities include:
- Answering phones and greeting visitors or clients.
- Filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Inputting data into internal systems.
- Typing, formatting, and assembling reports.
What you'll need#
- Current student status.
Location & details#
- Location: Gulfport, MS.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Appointment type: Rolling internship.
About United States Courts
The United States Courts system operates across the nation to safeguard constitutional rights and liberties. The organization handles civil disputes, federal criminal cases, and bankruptcy proceedings while managing probation and pretrial services. It consists of the Supreme Court, courts of appeals, district courts, and various support agencies. Staff members include judges, clerks, public defenders, and administrative specialists based in offices like the headquarters in Washington, DC.
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