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Domestic Violence Division Internship (Unpaid)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The District of Columbia Courts offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable experience in courts administration. Interns have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Courts' mission to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the public with checking in for Domestic Violence Division court proceedings

Assist the public with inquires concerning hearing and docket information

Utilizes the Court’s Case Management System to research case information

Assist courtroom clerks in sending completed orders or paperwork to parties

Assist with converting physical files to a digital format

Assist Domestic Violence Division staff as needed

Qualification

Political ScienceCriminal JusticeCourt Case ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Collaboration

Required

Background and security investigation are required

Must be 18 years or older

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate school program

Must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old

The student must be able to commit a minimum of 12 hours per week

Authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required

A criminal history records check will be conducted

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education