This internship opportunity is located within the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the trial court and is responsible for resolving a broad range of legal matters, including civil, criminal, family, domestic violence, probate, tax, landlord and tenant, and other cases affecting individuals, families, and communities throughout the District.
This internship is for Fall / Winter 2026.
Summary
This internship opportunity is located within the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is the trial court and is responsible for resolving a broad range of legal matters, including civil, criminal, family, domestic violence, probate, tax, landlord and tenant, and other cases affecting individuals, families, and communities throughout the District.
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
The Clerk of the Superior Court has an internship opportunity. They manage the Court's non-judicial employees, administrative functions, and day-to-day operations across the divisions under the Clerk's authority. These divisions include the Civil Division, Court Social Services Division, Criminal Division, Domestic Violence Division, Family Court Operations Division, Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division, Special Operations Division, Tax Division, Crime Victims Compensation Program, and the Office of the Auditor Master.
This position is an unpaid internship. The intern's major duties are below:
Observe and assist the Office of the Clerk of the Court with administrative functions and day-to-day operations of all divisions under the authority of the Clerk of the Court.
Observe and assist the Judicial Support Unit with administrative functions related to judicial chambers management.
Assist with the organization, tracking, and maintenance of physical and digital documents and records.
Assist with providing customer service support, including responding to telephone calls and assisting members of the public with general inquiries.
Observe and assist with data management initiatives, reporting projects, and case management activities.
Assist with general administrative tasks and special projects that support court operations.
Background and security investigation are required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
Resume
Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
Documentation/Proof of Education (e.g. copy of most recent school transcript or degree)
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or authorized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern in the U.S and at least 18 years old.
THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR STUDENTS
Students should display a sense of leadership and have a desire to work in the legal field.
The student must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to track ABA credit hour requirements.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at the time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
No benefits are offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
No benefits are offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Ave
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Ave
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
