INTERN - CLERK OF SUPERIOR AND MAGISTRATE COURTS

Fulton County, GA•Atlanta, GA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a transformative paid internship with Georgia's largest and busiest Superior and Magistrate Court Clerk's Office. This program is geared towards college students that are pursuing a degree in Political Science, Pre-Law, and/or Public Policy. This opportunity will secure and strengthen relationships between the Clerk's Office and government leaders. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation to mobilize community organizations and political communities to expose students to our judicial system and public policy. Program Highlights: Exposure: Interns will gain expose to the Georgia Legislative process by interacting with State Legislators. Mentorship: Engage with seasoned professionals who will guide and mentor you throughout the internship, fostering both personal and professional growth. Professional Development: Participate in committee hearings, legislative sessions, and town-hall meetings. Community Education/Outreach: Will participate in Clerk's Office community engagement and outreach initiatives.

Requirements

Have a strong interest in politics and government
Be punctual
Have strong interpersonal skills
Be able to handle many different tasks at once
Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Be detail oriented
Be able to identify and provide the appropriate level of information
Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail
Be positive and responsive
Exude a high level of professionalism
Be able to work some evening events
Be trustworthy and respectful
Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in a degree program related to Political Science, Pre-Law, and/or Public Policy with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Commit to a minimum of 20 to 30 hours of in-person work during the duration of program.
Must be able to register as a lobbyist within first week of employment.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the courthouse.

Responsibilities

Assisting the team with maintaining databases and spreadsheets
Event coordination
Committee hearing coverage
Maintaining tracking documents
Providing office and administrative support
Assisting with daily administrative tasks to support the team.
Conducting research and gathering data for projects and initiatives.
Helping to prepare reports and presentations.
Participating in team meeting and contributing ideas.
Shadowing professionals to learn best practices.
Support marketing and outreach methods as needed.

Benefits

Real-World Experience: Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, bridging the gap between academia and the professional world.
Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with professionals, peers, and mentors, expanding your professional network within the fields of Political Science, Pre-Law, and/or Public Policy.
Skill Enhancement: Develop a suite of skills, from critical thinking and decision-making to technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite and court-specific software.

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