Intern

Job Description

About the Role
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. This paid internship opportunity is for individuals with strong communication and organizational skills, performing a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with the Criminal Case Management Unit and/or Pretrial Services Unit of the Criminal Division, gaining broad insight and knowledge of the court system.

What You’ll Do
• 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
• Calendar management
• Conduct research and analysis of caseloads
• Collect and enter data
• Provide customer service
• Moderate virtual hearings
• Assist with client contact for newly assigned cases and reminders
• Follow up with treatment providers and defendants
• Interview defendants as needed
• Perform special projects
• Other related duties as required

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Possess thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree
• Have strong communication skills
• Have strong organizational skills

Role Highlights & Compensation
• The hourly rate for this position is $20.00
• This position is limited to a maximum of 35 hours per week
• This position is 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