INTERN- SEASONAL HELP in Stockbridge, Georgia at City of Stockbridge

Turn Your Passion for Learning Into Real-World Experience!

The City of Stockbridge is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Municipal Court. This internship provides hands-on experience in court administration, legal document processing, records management, and customer service. The intern will support the Court Supervisor and court staff with daily clerical operations while gaining valuable insight into municipal court procedures and the judicial system.

Class Characteristics: This is a part-time seasonal position

Major Duties:

• Customer Service & Communication - Answering incoming phone calls, assisting callers with payment inquiries, and providing general information regarding court matters.
• Legal Document Processing - Receive, review, scan, file, and process court documents within the case management system.
• Court File Preparation - Prepare case files, retrieve archived records, and issue or organize legal documents for court staff.
• Records Management - Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, update databases, organize files, and ensure proper document retention.
• Administrative & Clerical Support - Prepare correspondence, letters, forms, reports, and other documents while operating computers and standard office equipment.
• Mail & Office Operations - Receive, date, sort, and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing correspondence, make copies and distribute documents to appropriate parties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Office Administration - Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, computer systems, and software applications
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and to prepare accurate, concise documents
• Customer Service & Professionalism - Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with employees, court officials, and the general public.
• Organization & Teamwork - Ability to understand and follow complex instructions while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, government agencies, civic leaders, and the community.

Education and Experience

Senior-level student currently enrolled at a college or university in the State of Georgia. Must not have graduated before the start of the internship and must receive credit for completing the internship. Intern must meet all City of Stockbridge internship program requirements.