Posting number: 2026-13294
Department: Mercer Vicinage (Courthouse Annex)
Job classification: Student Intern (Hourly)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Internship
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.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.
This position is limited to a maximum of 35 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Mercer Vicinage is accepting resumes for paid internship opportunities for the Fall 2026 semester. The intern will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, supportive tasks, and customer service duties in connection with proceedings instituted before the Court. Interns may also assist with tasks such as, but not limited to, data entry and lookups, filing, and making photocopies. The interns will gain a broad insight and knowledge of the court system. Flexible schedules are available. The selected candidates will treat all personnel, clients, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Hours and days worked are flexible but must be between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday excluding State holidays.
Internships may be available for the following divisions: Trial Court Administration, Civil, Criminal, Criminal Pre-Trial Services, Family, Finance, Information Technology, Municipal, Operations, Human Resources, Probation and the Ombudsman Office
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of the Supreme Court; the Superior Court, which includes the Appellate Division and the trial courts in the 15 vicinages; the Tax Court and the municipal courts. 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.
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