Pre-trial Services Paid Intern - Criminal Division
About The Position
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 Judiciary is seeking individuals with strong communication and organizational skills for a paid internship opportunity. The intern will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with the Pretrial Services Unit in the Criminal Division. The intern will gain a broad insight and knowledge of the court system, specifically Pretrial Services.
Requirements
- Thirty credit hours from an accredited college pursuing a degree or certificate in the Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Unofficial College or University transcript 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Follow up with treatment providers and defendants
Benefits
- No Health/Fringe benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
