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New Jersey Courts · 4 months ago

Unpaid Language Assistance Intern (Spanish Only) - Repost

Paterson, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

New Jersey Courts is a large organization dedicated to building public trust and confidence in the court system. They are offering an Unpaid Internship for individuals interested in bilingual direct customer service, where the intern will observe court proceedings, receive mentorship, and assist Spanish-speaking court users.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Observe various types of court proceedings and court interpreting events

Receive mentorship and guidance on bilingual careers within the judiciary

Assist with court greeting and providing basic information to Spanish speaking court users

Receive academic credits

Work flexible hours possibly for the Fall 2025 semester, Spring 2026 semester, and Summer 2026 semester

Good communication and interpersonal skills are helpful

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are helpful

Course in translation and/or interpretation are a plus

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position

Qualification

Bilingual customer serviceSpanish masteryEnglish masteryMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTranslation courseInterpretation courseInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university while currently pursuing a degree or graduated from a college/university within one year of application

Be interested in a career of bilingual direct customer service

Have a mastery of Spanish and English

Be responsible and reliable

A cover letter with reference to the announcement number and including both day and evening telephone numbers

A current resume

Current transcript showing completion of Spanish language classes at level 200 or above

An application

Recommendation from a current faculty member

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position

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

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

Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations

Unpaid intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting