Labor Relations - Internship

Title: Labor Relations - Internship

Starting Pay: The salary is $24.00 per hour up to 37.5-hour workweek

At the Trial Court, we believe in Justice with Speed and Dignity.  This is an amazing opportunity to see Justice at Work!  Join the Trial Court for an 8 to10 week paid internship this summer and experience the tremendous work the Trial Courts do every day.

Department Mission Statement:

The Human Resources Department partners with management to create and maintain a talented, qualified workforce by recruiting a diverse applicant pool, by facilitating the fair merit-based selection for appointment of the most qualified candidates, by developing appropriate workforce training, by fostering positive management-employee relations, by promptly addressing workplace issues, and by developing performance-based measures to ensure the continued excellence of the workforce. The Human Resources Department will use best practices to ensure that this collaborative effort advances the mission of the Trial Court.

The Trial Court Human Resources Labor Relations Department  works with unions, employees, judges, clerks and managers insure that work regulations are equally enforced and that the balance between management rights and employee rights and obligations is appropriately maintained and to ensure a productive, safe and harmonious workplace. 

Notes: Please complete the on-line application and upload a current resume.

This internship offers a hybrid work schedule

Position Summary:

Working within the Labor Relations Team of the Human Resources Department of the Office of Court Management, we are seeking a personable and highly motivated individual that wants actual hands-on experience. The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Labor Relations, will work on a variety of day-to-day tasks that will involve administrative support and preparation for development and amendment of policies impacting employees. The intern’s daily duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the office’s daily administrative tasks.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating hearings, trainings and meetings.

• Assist with managing the case management system, inputting information, data and records.
• Prepare various reports.
• Answering inquiries, take messages or redirect calls and emails, and provide basic information.
• Handles confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
• Operate office equipment such as voicemail system, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Help prepare documents which may require basic Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Organize files retrieve information and perform internet searches.
• Provides input for process and procedure development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working towards a Juris Doctor degree;

• 2L or 3L with prior legal or labor/employment/hr experience preferred;

• Excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills;

• Ability to produce high quality work product while meeting deadlines;

• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software such as MS Office, including Excel and search engines such as LexisNexis and Westlaw;

• Ability to analyze legal issues and identify relevant case opinions and administrative decisions;

• Ability to prepare legal memoranda and other documents;

• Ability to work independently and to establish work priorities;

• Ability to deal effectively with justices and other court officials;

• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.