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2026 Fall Internship - Marshal's Office

Judicial Branch
Supreme Court of the United States

Summary

This is an internship position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Sunday, 06/07/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/07/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 7, 2026
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22.41 - $22.41 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GG 5
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Internships
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SCOTUS-12965883-MO
Control number
870340500

Duties

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Under the Judiciary Act of 1867, Congress granted the Court authority to appoint a Marshal to oversee Courtroom operations, provide security for the Justices, and pay the Court's bills. The Marshal serves as the Court's chief security officer and facilities administrator, managing approximately 300 employees, including the Supreme Court Police Force.

Interns in the Marshal's Office assist with performing a variety of duties to include internal mail services, sorting and filing of documents, and receiving and distributing packages using assigned vehicles. Assist with a variety of duties during official Court ceremonies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

This program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical.

Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.

  • Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
    • Actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term;
    • Returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term; or
    • Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;
  • Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
  • Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
  • Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965883

Supreme Court of the United States

Agency contact information

Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone
202-479-3404
Email
internships@supremecourt.gov
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

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