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Unpaid Legal Intern Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 (Atlantic/Cape May, Various Divisions)

Location

United States

JobType

internship

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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 Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is seeking organized, detailed-oriented individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 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.

Note: 
  • Satisfactory completion of one year or more of law school or current enrollment as a first-year law student with substantial legal writing experience is preferred.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills are helpful.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are helpful.

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

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Position Duties

 Duties may include:

  • Conducting research.
  • Analyzing data.
  • Drafting memoranda.
  • Preparing paperwork and processing legal documents.
  • Team projects.
  • Data entry and filing.
  • Observing legal proceedings.
Note: Excellent legal research and writing skills are essential.

Minimum 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.
 

Other Qualifications

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

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.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of:  the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System.  The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

 

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
 Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)

About the company

Provides judicial services and operates New Jersey's court system.

Skills

Microsoft Word
Outlook
Excel