What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship - Clerk's Office position at Supreme Court of the United States?
Summary
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C.
Closing Date : Saturday, 03 / 08 / 2025, 11 : 59 PM EST
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.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. Interns in the Clerk's Office provide assistance in responding to case-related inquiries from attorneys and litigants, both in-person and on the telephone. They also assist the full-time Clerk's Office employees with a wide variety of tasks, including the processing and maintenance of Court filings and records.
Interns have responsibilities wholly distinct from the case work of the Supreme Court and do not work directly with the Justices or on cases pending before the Court. Interns will perform administrative support duties, such as answering phones, filing, and responding to inquiries from members of the public.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
The 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.
Actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term;
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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 / 12665081
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required :
A resume
You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03 / 08 / 2025, in order to be considered.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and / or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone
202-479-3404
internships@supremecourt.gov
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required :
How to Apply
You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03 / 08 / 2025, in order to be considered.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone
202-479-3404
internships@supremecourt.gov
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
