Position: Student Intern (multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy)
Vacancy No. 26-24
Location: 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York
Type of Appointment: Part-time/ Temporary (Not to exceed December 31, 2026)
Tour of Duty: Flexible schedule
Class Level: CL-22
Salary: $38,404 – $48,005 ($18.46-$23.08 per hour) Depending on qualifications & experience
Opening Date: 6/15/2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
INTRODUCTION: The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is a mission‑driven workplace that values professional growth and exceptional public service. Whether you are beginning your journey in public service or advancing an established career, the Court offers a rewarding environment, benefits, and a schedule that supports work‑life balance. Candidates who wish to grow professionally within a court environment are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Clerk’s Office is seeking multiple interns to provide clerical and administrative support across two departments at the Manhattan Courthouse: Docket Services & Miscellaneous Case Operations, Interpreters Office. The selected interns will be assigned to a particular department for the term of their internship based upon their skills, experience, and interest. The program is a directed and practical learning experience that offers hands-on experience in a professional setting, where interns will assist courthouse staff and contribute to a range of office functions and operations. The start and end dates of this internship are flexible; with an end date that is not to exceed December 31, 2026. This position is part-time with up to 20 hours/week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role, interns will have the opportunity to observe court proceedings and gain valuable insight into the workings of the federal court system. The intern will perform various administrative duties, including filing, copying, answering the phone, taking messages, scanning, retrieving and boxing documents, labeling records, and creating spreadsheets. Each intern will report directly to the directors of their respective departments.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: This internship requires excellent communication skills (written and oral), strong interpersonal skills, computer literacy, basic math, and some knowledge of legal terminology. The incumbent must be punctual and reliable.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in an approved university and have a major or minor in criminal justice, law or the legal system, foreign language, interpretation and translation, or any closely related field of study. Interns who have an interest in the state/local or federal courts or government will also be given preference.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED.
To be considered for this position, please submit your:
1. Resume detailing your education and work experience.
2. A cover letter. The cover letter must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, and identify how your education and/or experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
3. AO78 Application for Federal Employment. The Application for Federal Employment (AO78) can be downloaded from: www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment .
Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. It is preferred for the applications to be submitted in a single PDF document, and for candidates to include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only applicants that are selected for interview will be contacted.
Please submit your application to:
Careers@nysd.uscourts.gov
