Unpaid Intern

Internship Opportunity 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 offers a strong opportunity for growth. *** PLEASE NOTE :*** This posting is ONLY open to the applicants that have received notification from the Internship Placement Coordinator. Example of Duties The Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Vicinage is accepting resumes for the Internship Program. Unpaid Interns will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks and customer service duties in connection with proceedings instituted before the Court. The intern may also assist with tasks such as, but not limited to, data entry and look ups, filing, and making photocopies. The intern will gain a broad insight and knowledge of the court system. Flexible schedules are available. Selected candidates will treat all personnel, clients, and public persons with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Work flexible hours possibly for the semester Good communication and interpersonal skills are helpful Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are helpful This internship will be part observational and part work Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Qualifications Undergraduate students who are attending an accredited college or university are encouraged to apply. Many schools will give course credit for work experience. Please check with your school regarding receiving credit for unpaid internship work experience. Supplemental Information Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: 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. Special Note: Unpaid intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All 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. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice NeoGov applicant support at View phone number on click.appcast.io (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)