Intern (Corporate and Governmental Affairs)

Fulton Clerk of Superior & Magistrate Courts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts invites a Public Affairs Spring Intern to support governmental affairs, legislative engagement, research, and community outreach. You will assist with research, tracking legislative activities, event coordination, and administrative tasks under the Director of Governmental Affairs.

Ideal candidates are college students in Political Science, Pre-Law, or Public Policy programs, seeking practical exposure to Georgia’s legislative process and

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and enrolled in a degree program related to Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Must be able to commit to 20–30 hours of in-person work per week for the internship duration.
• Must be able to register as a lobbyist within the first week of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and tracking legislative activities, committee hearings, and sessions.
• Attend or provide coverage for public affairs activities and events.
• Conduct research and gather information related to legislation and government operations.
• Maintain legislative tracking documents, databases, and related records.

Skills

Research

Administrative support

Written communication

Education

Political Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts (Georgia)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 1

Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly (non-negotiable)

Duration: January 6, 2027 through April 2, 2027

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

About the Office

The Office of the Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts serves the citizens of Fulton County by maintaining and providing access to court and public records and by supporting court operations across Superior and Magistrate Courts. The office plays a critical role in administering justice and maintaining public trust by supporting judges, justice partners, attorneys, and the public through accurate recordkeeping, responsive service, and operational excellence.

Guided by the values of People. Purpose. Passion, the Clerk’s Office is committed to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Position Summary

The Public Affairs Spring Intern supports the Public Affairs Division’s governmental affairs, legislative engagement, research, and community outreach initiatives. This paid internship is designed for college students pursuing a degree in Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Policy, or a related field who are interested in government, the legislative process, and the judicial system. Under the direction of the Director of Governmental Affairs, the intern assists with research, tracking legislative and governmental activities, event coordination, database and spreadsheet maintenance, and general administrative support. The position provides practical exposure to Georgia’s legislative process and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

Level and Complexity of Work

• Performs entry-level research, administrative, coordination, and project-support work under the direction of Public Affairs leadership.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Maintains accurate databases, spreadsheets, tracking documents, and project records.
• May attend legislative sessions, committee hearings, town-hall meetings, and community events, including some evening events.
• Communicates professionally with team members, government officials, community partners, and members of the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Legislative and Governmental Affairs Support

• Assist with monitoring and tracking legislative activities, committee hearings, legislative sessions, and relevant governmental initiatives.
• Attend or provide coverage for committee hearings, legislative sessions, town-hall meetings, and other assigned public affairs activities.
• Conduct research and gather information related to legislation, public policy, government operations, and assigned projects.
• Maintain legislative tracking documents, databases, spreadsheets, and related records.

Research, Reporting, and Documentation

• Compile, organize, and summarize information for reports, presentations, briefing materials, and internal updates.
• Verify information for completeness and accuracy and bring questions or discrepancies to the supervisor’s attention.
• Assist with preparing written materials and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite and other approved tools.

Event Coordination and Community Outreach

• Assist with planning and coordinating events, meetings, community education activities, and outreach initiatives.
• Support the Clerk’s Office community engagement efforts and help prepare event materials and related documentation.
• Assist with outreach and marketing methods as assigned by the Public Affairs Division.

Administrative and Team Support

• Perform daily administrative tasks and provide general office support to the Public Affairs team.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and provide updates on assigned tasks.
• Shadow experienced professionals to learn best practices in governmental affairs, public policy, and public-sector operations.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Governmental Affairs.

Professionalism and Confidentiality

• Represent the Clerk’s Office in a professional, respectful, and trustworthy manner.
• Use sound judgment when handling internal information and follow applicable County policies and instructions.
• Maintain punctuality, responsiveness, accuracy, and respectful working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must be able to register as a lobbyist within the first week of employment, as required for the internship.
• Must be able to commit to 20–30 hours of in-person work per week for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program related to Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the courthouse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in politics, government, public policy, legislative affairs, or the judicial system.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with research, writing, event support, community engagement, or administrative work through coursework, employment, or extracurricular activities.

Licenses and Certifications

Lobbyist registration is required within the first week of employment. The intern must be able to complete the applicable registration process and comply with any relevant requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in politics, government, public policy, and the legislative process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and accurate written materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to organize information, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify relevant information and communicate it at an appropriate level of detail.
• Punctual, positive, responsive, adaptable, trustworthy, and respectful approach to work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute constructively to team discussions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or the ability to learn relevant software and office systems.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening events as assigned.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to gather, review, organize, track, and summarize information from multiple sources, including legislative and governmental materials.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work cooperatively with team members, government officials, community partners, and members of the public while maintaining professionalism and respect.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to use standard office equipment, computers, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and other approved software to complete assigned duties.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to understand and communicate information clearly, ask appropriate questions, and provide concise updates on assignments.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform basic calculations and accurately enter, review, and track numerical information when needed.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions, apply established procedures, organize assignments, and seek guidance when needed.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, adapt to changing priorities, and respond appropriately to workplace and event-related situations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a professional office and courthouse environment and may include travel to legislative sessions, committee hearings, town-hall meetings, community events, or other assigned locations. The position requires in-person attendance for 20–30 hours per week and may require occasional evening availability. The work may involve extended periods of computer use, sitting, standing, walking, and interacting with staff, officials, and members of the public.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks and employment eligibility verification.

Due to the high volume of applications received, applicants are asked to refrain from calling or emailing to request application status updates. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.