Internship - Legal Administration

The Intern for Legal Administration will work with the court team to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work involving one or more docket areas within a court’s jurisdiction. The work is moderately complex and requires administrative and organizational skills and strong attention to detail. It is a fast-paced and challenging environment and requires the ability to professionally interact with both co-workers and the public.

The internship program provides an opportunity for students to use their skills and knowledge in a practical setting and learn about the career opportunities available in the Judiciary. We are focused on college students who have completed 30+ credits toward an associate or bachelor's degree. The Vermont Judiciary internships are great opportunity for students to learn the basics about the state court system.

Internships will be in the following court locations: St. Albans, Burlington, Chelsea, White River Junction, Bennington, Brattleboro.

Desired Skills and Experience for Legal Administration Intern:

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong administrative/ clerical skills
• Ability to keep accurate records, and to provide accurate information
• Teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills
• Experience in customer-facing roles
• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude

Minimum Requirements for Legal Administration Intern:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• College students who have completed 30+ credits

This is a full-time 10-week internship program based at various courts in the state. We will work with candidates to identify the court location closest to their home. Salary is $18.37 per hour. This is a temporary position with no benefits. Housing is not provided, so you must be living in Vermont or have planned for housing to be in Vermont for the 10-week period.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in all state government positions. The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.