Paid Intern

New Jersey Courts•Elizabeth, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is offering paid internship opportunities for Winter 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Interns will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with court proceedings. This role provides a broad insight and knowledge of the court system. Internships may be available in the Civil, Criminal, Criminal Pre-Trial Services, Family, Ombudsman, and Operations, Probation, and IT divisions. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00, with a maximum of 35 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Interns are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Flexible schedules are available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is essential.

Requirements

For Pre-Trial Services (PTS) interns: Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university 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 or university pursuing a degree.
Unofficial College or University transcript must be included in the application.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
Selected candidates must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
New hires must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of hiring, unless an exemption is granted.

Nice To Haves

Specify in your cover letter which division you are interested in, as well as any alternatives.
Note the semester(s) you are available for an internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with court proceedings.
Assist with tasks including data entry and lookups, filing, and making photocopies.
Prepare filings for judge and staff review, including document retrieval and providing documents to chambers.
Assist 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.