Office of the Clerk of the Court Internship (Unpaid)
About This Position
This internship opportunity is located within the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the trial court and is responsible for resolving a broad range of legal matters, including civil, criminal, family, domestic violence, probate, tax, landlord and tenant, and other cases affecting individuals, families, and communities throughout the District. This internship is for Fall / Winter 2026.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: Resume Completed Vacancy Questionnaire Documentation/Proof of Education (e.g. copy of most recent school transcript or degree) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or authorized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old. THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR STUDENTS Students should display a sense of leadership and have a desire to work in the legal field.
The student must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to track ABA credit hour requirements. Please note that 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. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
Major Duties
The Clerk of the Superior Court has an internship opportunity. They manage the Court's non-judicial employees, administrative functions, and day-to-day operations across the divisions under the Clerk's authority. These divisions include the Civil Division, Court Social Services Division, Criminal Division, Domestic Violence Division, Family Court Operations Division, Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division, Special Operations Division, Tax Division, Crime Victims Compensation Program, and the Office of the Auditor Master.
This position is an unpaid internship. The intern's major duties are below: Observe and assist the Office of the Clerk of the Court with administrative functions and day-to-day operations of all divisions under the authority of the Clerk of the Court. Observe and assist the Judicial Support Unit with administrative functions related to judicial chambers management.
Assist with the organization, tracking, and maintenance of physical and digital documents and records. Assist with providing customer service support, including responding to telephone calls and assisting members of the public with general inquiries. Observe and assist with data management initiatives, reporting projects, and case management activities.
Assist with general administrative tasks and special projects that support court operations.
Conditions of Employment
Background and security investigation are required. Must be at least 18 years old. Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. 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.
Education
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. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at the time of application to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13044494
Additional Information
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application: 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of most recent school transcript or degree)