About this role
About the Role The Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage is seeking organized, detail-oriented interns to work in Judge's Chambers or one of our Divisions (Civil, Criminal, Family, Probation, IT and Operations). Selected candidates will learn many aspects of case processing and gain practical insight into the judicial process. The Fall 2026 internship offers flexible hours and onsite work; regular in-person presence is required, and travel between three counties may be required.
What You'll Do
- Assist with answering phones, returning phone calls, and distributing voicemails.
- Contact and follow up with applicants and/or members of the public.
- Perform special projects, research and analysis, and data entry.
- Provide customer service and draft correspondence and memos.
- Attend community planning meetings and organize/scan paper files for electronic filing.
- Observe legal proceedings, calendar management, and participate in team projects.
- Prepare filings for judge and staff review, including document retrieval and providing documents to chambers.
- Travel between Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university; many schools provide course credit for work experience; check with your school regarding unpaid internship credit.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and writing skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams (helpful).
- Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite; onsite work required. Travel among counties may be required.
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary.
- Authorization to work in the US; US citizenship not required. Background check including fingerprinting for unpaid interns 18+.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) encouraged.
Compensation & Benefits
- Not specified.