Juvenile and Family Services Legal Intern

Maryland Judiciary; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary seeks a Juvenile and Family Services Legal Intern to perform legal research and drafting on family law, domestic violence, guardianship, and juvenile justice matters in Annapolis, MD.

Complete a 180-hour/90-day program with flexible hours (15–40 hrs/week) at the Maryland Judicial Center; some travel to circuit courthouses may be required. Must be a current law student or graduate with relevant zeal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of law school completed.
• Working toward J.D. or a law degree graduate.
• Enthusiasm for learning family and juvenile law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing on family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile justice, and child welfare.
• Prepare memoranda, proposed rules or statutes, and website content.
• Support attorneys and assist with related tasks as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of law school

J.D. candidate or law school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Juvenile and Family Services Legal Intern

Division/Department

Juvenile and Family Services

Closing Date

September 17, 2026

Location

On-Site Annapolis, Maryland

Salary

$17.65 an hour

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Seasonal Temporary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Juvenile and Family Services is seeking a legal intern to conduct legal research and writing on family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile justice, and child welfare. Required writing may include materials such as memoranda, proposed rules or statutes, and website content.

Time-period And Expected Hours

The work will be completed upon reaching 180 hours or 90 days, whichever comes first. Hours are flexible and can range from 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on intern availability, up to a maximum of 180 total hours or 90 days, whichever comes first. Work will be performed at the Maryland Judicial Center in Annapolis, MD. Travel to circuit courthouses may be required for part of this internship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of law school.
• Experience: Working toward J.D. degree or law school graduate.
• Enthusiasm for learning about family and juvenile law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Effective communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and error-free documents.
• Excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Availability to work during business hours. Exact days and times are flexible.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Selection Process

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [e-mail] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.