Paid Intern - Multiple Divisions

Internship Opportunity

New Jersey Courts is offering an internship opportunity in Toms River, NJ. 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 per week. This position requires a 4-month commitment with an opportunity to extend, if eligible. Some divisions may prefer commitment longer than 4 months. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Example of duties include : assisting with answering phones, returning phone calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails; contacting and following up with applicants and / or members of the public; performing special projects; conducting research and analysis; performing computer related work; collecting and entering data; providing customer service; drafting correspondences and memos; attending community planning meetings; organizing and scanning of paper files; uploading into an electronic filing system; assisting staff and performing other duties as directed.

Qualifications include 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), 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.

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.