Intern; Divisions & Locations

Overview

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 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 generally are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

The Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is accepting resumes for paid internship opportunities for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026.

Interns will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with proceedings instituted before the Court. They may assist with data entry, information retrieval, filing, making photocopies, etc. Hours and days worked are flexible but must be between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday excluding State holidays.

• Assist with answering phones, returning phone calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails.
• Contact and follow‑up with applicants, defendants, court users, and/or members of the public.
• Organize and scan paper files/filings by parties and upload scans into an electronic filing system.
• Perform special projects.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Perform computer related work.
• Collect and enter data.
• Provide customer service.
• Draft correspondences and memos.
• Observe client interviews and court proceedings.
• Attend community planning meetings.
• Assist staff and perform other duties as directed.

• Spring 2026 – deadline 10/01/2025
• Summer 2026 – deadline 03/02/2026
• Fall 2026 – deadline 06/02/2026

Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university, with thirty credit hours earned (or for certain divisions, credit hours earned from a behavioral or social sciences program). An unofficial college or university transcript must be included with the application.

Ability to perform work that requires climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and reaching. Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds.

A driver’s license may be required if operating a vehicle. The applicant must be authorized to work in the US under Department of Homeland Security/USCIS regulations. A thorough background check that includes fingerprinting is required. New employees must establish principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice.