Paid Student Intern (Multiple Divisions)

Internship Opportunity

The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking college students with strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills for a paid internship opportunity within the court system for Spring 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience in judicial operations and public administration while supporting court proceedings and services.

Interns will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and customer service duties in connection with matters instituted before the Court. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, data entry, database research, document processing, filing, scanning, photocopying, and assisting court staff and members of the public. Interns will gain broad exposure to court processes, case management, and the overall structure of the judiciary.

Internships may be available in the following divisions: Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Unit (EEO/AA), Court User Resource Center/Ombudsman's Office, and Trial Court Administration.

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position is limited to a maximum of 35 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Interns would be required to work a minimum of 10 hours. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Applicants must have thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree. In order to qualify for an internship in the Criminal Pre-Trial Services or Probation divisions, applicants must have 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.

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: Newly hired employees 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. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.