Unpaid Intern Spring 2027

New Jersey Courts•Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage (Multiple Locations), NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage of the New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized, detail-oriented interns with strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills to work in a Judge’s Chambers or in the Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, IT, or Operations divisions. Interns will learn aspects of case processing and gain practical experience and insight into the judicial process. The Spring 2027 program runs from January 11, 2027, through May 2, 2027. Interns must serve for the full program and work onsite at least 10 hours per week. Flexible hours are available during the semester; normal court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel within the Tri-County Vicinage, including between its three counties, may be required. The role is unpaid. The Judiciary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Undergraduate students attending an accredited college or university are encouraged to apply.
Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
Must be available for the full Spring 2027 program, January 11 through May 2, 2027.
Must work onsite at least 10 hours per week; remote work is not applicable.
Must be authorized to work in the United States under applicable Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Unpaid intern applicants age 18 or older must agree to a background check that includes fingerprinting.
For some positions, ability to climb, stand for prolonged periods, stretch, bend, reach, and frequently lift and carry 30–50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
A New Jersey-valid driver’s license is required only if operating a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, MS Teams, and Excel.
One year of law school is preferred for Judge’s Chambers internships but is not required.
Some schools may award course credit for internship experience; applicants should check with their school.

Responsibilities

Assist with answering phones, returning calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails.
Contact and follow up with applicants and/or members of the public.
Conduct special projects, research, and analysis.
Perform computer-related work, collect data, and enter data.
Provide customer service.
Draft correspondence and memoranda.
Attend community planning meetings.
Organize and scan paper files and upload them into an electronic filing system.
Assist staff and perform other duties as directed.
For Judge’s Chambers assignments, establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, Judiciary employees, legal professionals, and the public.
Prepare filings for judge and staff review, retrieve documents, and provide documents to chambers.
Analyze data, draft memoranda, prepare paperwork, and process legal documents.
Participate in team projects, perform data entry and filing, observe legal proceedings, manage calendars, and moderate virtual hearings.