Paid Internship -Fall 2026- Spring 2027 Family Division

New Jersey Courts•Morris/Sussex Vicinage (Multiple Locations), NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is accepting resumes for the Family Division paid internship opportunities for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. 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 and look-ups, 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.

Requirements

Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.
Unofficial College or University transcript reflecting current Fall 2026 enrollment must be included in your application in order to be considered.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
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.
All persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
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.
Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work for a minimum of 6 months is preferred.

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, but not limited to, data entry and look-ups, filing, and making photocopies.
Perform special projects.
Conduct research and analysis.
Perform computer related work.
Assist with answering phones, returning phone calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails.
Collect and enter data.
Provide customer service.
Draft correspondences and memos.
Attend community planning meetings.
Assist staff as directed.