2027 Unpaid Law Intern

2027 Unpaid Law Intern

Employer: New Jersey Courts

Salary: $0.00 Annually

Location: Ocean Vicinage, 120 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Unpaid Intern

Job Number: 2027-11899

Central Office/Vicinage: Ocean Vicinage

Opening Date: 10/13/2026

Description

• If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• 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 Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

• The Ocean Vicinage is seeking organized, detailed-oriented individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills to serve as judge's unpaid interns in our Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions. Judge's interns are expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Judges, Judiciary employees, legal professionals, and the public. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn many aspects of case processing and gain practical experience and valuable insight into the judicial process.

• Work flexible hours

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are helpful

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are helpful

• PLEASE NOTE: This posting is ONLY open to the applicants that have received notification from the Internship Placement Coordinator.

• Example of Duties

• Conducting research.

• Analyzing data.

• Drafting memoranda.

• Preparing paperwork and processing legal documents.

• Team projects.

• Data entry and filing.

• Observing legal proceedings.

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

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students who are attending an accredited college or university are encouraged to apply. Many schools will give course credit for work experience. Please check with your school regarding receiving credit for unpaid internship work experience.

• Supplemental Information

• 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: Unpaid intern applicants who are 18 years of age or older 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.