Paid Internship

New Jersey Courts • Jersey City, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hudson Vicinage is accepting resumes for paid internship opportunities. The interns will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with proceedings instituted before the Court. Interns may also assist with tasks such as, but not limited to, data entry, database searches, filing, and making photocopies. The interns will gain a broad insight and knowledge of the court system. Flexible schedules are available. The selected candidates will treat all personnel, clients, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Internships may be available for the following divisions: Civil and Criminal. Please specify in your cover letter which division you are interested in, as well as any alternatives. Hours and days are flexible but must be between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• For Probation and Pre-Trial Services Interns: Thirty credit hours from an accredited college pursuing a degree or certificate in the Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field.
• For all other interns: Thirty credit hours from an accredited college pursuing a degree.
• Unofficial College or University transcript to show you are currently enrolled and pursuing a degree must be included in your application in order to be considered.
• All applicants should be currently pursuing a degree.
• US citizenship is not required.
• Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
• Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
• 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.
• Complete the application process fully and as instructed.
• Complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents.
• 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.
• Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Specify in your cover letter which division you are interested in, as well as any alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with proceedings instituted before the Court.
• Assist with tasks such as data entry, database searches, filing, and making photocopies.
• Treat all personnel, clients, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible schedules are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree