Clerk's Office Intern

Towson; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Towson's Clerk’s Office is seeking a motivated intern to assist with daily administrative tasks and case management. Responsibilities include filing, copying, scanning, and archiving. Interns may also attend court proceedings to observe.

Applicants must be current undergraduate students in good standing, possess strong clerical and organizational skills, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. The internship lasts up to 10 weeks, starting in late June.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily administrative and case management duties.
• Perform filing, copying, scanning, and archiving tasks.
• Attend court proceedings and observe the workings of the Court.

Skills

Clerical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program

U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Job description

Overview

The Clerk’s Office seeks a highly motivated, responsible, detail-oriented intern to assist in daily administrative and case management duties. Responsibilities include filing, copying, scanning, archiving, inventory, and other duties. Interns may have an opportunity to attend court proceedings and observe the workings of the Court.

Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university and in good academic standing. Applicants must possess good clerical and organizational skills, software, and keyboarding skills, and the ability to follow a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Applicants must also adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. The internship will run for no more than 10 weeks, commencing in late June. The internship start date will be determined by the court and the student.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship. Candidates must be a junior or senior undergraduate during the 2026-2027 academic year and currently enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited college or university. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Candidates should display strong moral character. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit one PDF document that contains:

• A completed AO-078 Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment located here (See conditions of employment section)
• A cover letter, including your response to the following question: Why are you interested in this internship and what experience do you hope to gain?
• A current resume.

All application materials must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY, no exceptions, to the court’s application box: https://edny.app.box.com/f/a8f46379a6e0461d89ebc37d3960e8b3