Unpaid Intern (Various Divisions/Chambers)

Description

The New Jersey Judiciary is a team of 8,500 members dedicated to providing high standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service. Jobs here aim to improve the lives of those served by the court system, addressing issues like bail reform and marijuana decriminalization.

Example of Duties

The Middlesex Vicinage is seeking an unpaid internship opportunity. The intern will perform clerical, administrative, and customer service tasks related to court proceedings. Duties include answering questions, providing assistance, greeting visitors, maintaining informational brochures, and assisting with data entry and photocopying.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students attending accredited colleges or universities are encouraged to apply.
• Many schools offer course credit for work experience. Check with your school about receiving credits for unpaid internship work.
• Interns may receive college course credit, if their school participates.
• Some internships may offer personal experience without credit.
• Applicants must be able to perform work requiring climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and reaching.
• Selected candidates must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Drivers must have a valid NJ driver's license.
• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
• Unpaid interns aged 18 and older must consent to a thorough background check including fingerprinting.

Supplemental Information

Physical ability requirements vary by position. A driver's license is required for some roles. Authorization to work in the US is mandatory. Applicants must complete the application process fully, describing all relevant work experience in detail, including internships and volunteer work. Applicants must also attach any required documents and complete the work experience and education sections.

Physical Ability

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work requiring climbing, 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 lift up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License

Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if operating a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note

Unpaid Intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older must agree to a thorough background check that includes fingerprinting. All data received will be kept confidential except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.