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New Jersey Courts · 18 hours ago

Paid Student Intern (Multiple Divisions)

Freehold, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

New Jersey Courts is seeking college students for a paid internship opportunity within the court system. This internship provides hands-on experience in judicial operations and public administration while supporting court proceedings and services.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assist with answering phones, returning phone calls, and receiving and distributing voicemails

Contact and follow up with applicants and/or members of the public

Perform special projects

Conduct research and analysis

Perform computer related work

Collect and entering data

Provide customer service

Draft correspondence and memos

Attend community planning meetings

Organizing and scanning of paper files, upload into an electronic filing system

Assist staff and perform other duties as directed

Qualification

Analytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsData entryCustomer serviceResearch abilitiesDocument processingClerical dutiesAttention to detailVisual presentation skills

Required

Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree

Unofficial College or University transcript must be included in your application in order to be considered

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

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the 'New Jersey First Act,' all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey

Preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Skills or experience in creating visual displays, developing PowerPoint presentations, and using visual or presentation software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Research abilities

Attention to detail

Students with academic interests in communications, graphic or visual arts, history, political science or related fields may find this assignment particularly beneficial