Paid Intern (Multiple Divisions)

SALARY

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position is limited to a maximum of 35 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Interns would be required to work a minimum of 10 hours. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Internship Opportunities

• Spring 2025
• Summer 2025
• Fall 2025

Duties

• Prepare filings for judge and staff review, including document retrieval, and providing documents to chambers
• Aid with answering phones, returning phone calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails
• Research caseloads
• Calendar management
• Moderate virtual hearings
• Assist with client contact for newly assigned cases and reminders
• Perform special projects
• Conduct research and analysis
• Perform computer related work
• Collect and enter data
• Provide customer service
• Draft correspondences and memos
• Attend community planning meetings
• Assist staff as directed
• Follow up with treatment providers and defendants

Qualifications

Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree. Special Note: Unofficial college or university transcript must be included in your application in order to be considered.

Physical Ability

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

How to Apply

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience.