Internship - Norfolk County Juvenile Court, Judge's Lobby

Title: Internship - Norfolk County Juvenile Court, Judge's Lobby

Pay Grade:

• Working towards a J.D./Graduate Degree - $24/hour

Departmental Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Juvenile Court to protect children from abuse and neglect and
promote opportunities for children to reside in safe, stable, permanent family environments whenever possible, to strengthen families when their children are in need of services, to rehabilitate juveniles, to protect the public from delinquent and criminal activity while holding offenders accountable and addressing the harm suffered by the community and the victim, and to decide all cases fairly and impartially with dedication, integrity and professionalism.

Organizational Profile:

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/juvenile-court

Position Summary:The goal of Norfolk County Juvenile Court is to introduce the student to juvenile delinquency and child welfare matters and to enable them to gain a better understanding of this field of law. The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the
First Justice, will assist with a variety of duties that will support the daily operation of the office. The intern should be able to provide a broad range of skilled and confidential administrative support. In addition, the First Justice may assign the intern responsibility for longer term projects. The intern will report to the Dedham Juvenile Court, but travel to our other two sites (Stoughton and/or Quincy) may be needed.

Duties: The goal of Norfolk County Juvenile Court is to introduce the student to juvenile delinquency and child welfare matters and to enable them to gain a better understanding of this field of law. The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the First Justice, will assist with a variety of duties that will support the daily operation of the office. The intern should be able to provide a broad range of skilled and confidential administrative support. In addition, the First Justice may assign the intern responsibility for longer term projects. The intern will report to the Dedham Juvenile Court, but travel to our other two sites (Stoughton and/or Quincy) may be needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze and solve problem.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-05-11

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• Massachusetts Trial Court

• 781-400-4083

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