Job Details for Court Intern
| Court Name/Organization | Third Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position | The Clerk’s Office for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals seeks a responsible, detail-oriented intern to assist in daily administrative duties. The intern should be able to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20-24 hours/week) position will start as soon as possible and last approximately three months. The in-office work schedule is flexible within the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain professional experience while working for the federal judiciary. This position may be eligible for paid holidays. Multiple positions may be filled. Open until filled; priority given to applications received by May 2, 2025. |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/10/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 22 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/vacancy-announcements |
| Announcement Number | C-25/01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Scans documents to be uploaded to the Court’s electronic filing system
- Performs quality control on scanned documents
- Downloads documents from other court or agency systems and transfers to other electronic media
- Assists with pick up, opening, processing, and distributing incoming mail and packages
- Processes outgoing mail and packages requiring special handling
- Maintains shared email inboxes
- Copies, files, and organizes documents
- Assists with other special projects
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with office equipment such as copiers and scanners and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Miscellaneous
- Scans documents to be uploaded to the Court’s electronic filing system
- Performs quality control on scanned documents
- Downloads documents from other court or agency systems and transfers to other electronic media
- Assists with pick up, opening, processing, and distributing incoming mail and packages
- Processes outgoing mail and packages requiring special handling
- Maintains shared email inboxes
- Copies, files, and organizes documents
- Assists with other special projects
Application Info
Applicants must submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter and completed AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment to ca03_Court_Intern@ca3.uscourts.gov.
The Court will only communicate with those qualified individuals who will be invited to interview. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.