College Intern - Clerk's Office

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission‑driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters.

Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:

$18.61 - $21.71 . This is an on‑site position. Interested in gaining hands‑on experience in the legal field while helping your community navigate court services? Join the Oakland County Clerk’s Office and be part of the e‑Services Center supporting access to justice. The Oakland County Clerk’s Office—serving as Clerk of the Court to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court—operates the e‑Services Center, a public resource located on the ground floor of the Oakland County Courthouse (1200 N.

Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI). The center provides free access to computer stations for customers to e‑file court documents, search court records, obtain copies, and access legal resources such as Michigan Legal Help. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. (excluding county holidays), the e‑Services Center is dedicated to supporting the public with accessible legal information and tools.

• Provide hands‑on support to walk‑in customers using the e‑Services Center.
• Assist individuals with e‑filing court documents and navigating court systems.
• Help customers search court records and obtain copies of documents.
• Guide users through legal resources, including the Michigan Legal Help website.
• Support customers in identifying and completing appropriate legal forms.
• Conduct basic legal information interviews to understand customer needs.
• Gather and organize data for departmental projects and reports.
• Assist in preparing written reports and completing basic computations.
• Shadow and learn from experienced staff to build knowledge of court operations.
• Communicate with County departments and external agencies as needed.
• Utilize Countywide and department‑specific software to complete assignments.

• Gain real‑world experience in a legal and court services environment.
• Play a meaningful role in helping the public access important legal resources.
• Build valuable skills in communication, research, and problem‑solving.
• Work alongside supportive professionals dedicated to public service.
• Develop a strong understanding of court systems and local government operations.
• Experience a dynamic, customer‑facing role where every day is different.
• Be part of a team that makes a direct impact in the community.

Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a freshman or sophomore (equates to steps 1 or 2 of salary range).
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a junior or senior (equates to steps 3 or 4 of salary range).
• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in a graduate degree program (equates to steps 5 or 6 of salary range).

• Reasonable ability to present ideas effectively, either orally or in writing.
• Reasonable ability to utilize personal computer programs and other data‑processing capabilities.
• Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail, and Internet software.
• Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation, research methods and statistics.
• Ability to plan, complete assignments within deadlines, make routine decisions in accordance with policies, recognize and correct deviations, initiate improvements, perform standardized and statistical computations.

Depending on departmental assignment, one or more job functions may be…