Housing Court Internship-Administrative Office

Title: Housing Court Internship-Administrative Office

Starting Pay: College students $20.00 an hour

                      Graduate students and Law students $24.00 an hour

Departmental Mission Statement: The Housing Court is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates civil and criminal actions involving claims in law and equity related to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants and owners of residential property in Massachusetts. The Court hears summary process (eviction), small claims, and civil actions that involve claims for personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, and discrimination. The Housing Court also adjudicates code enforcement actions and appeals of local zoning board decisions affecting residential property. The Housing Court has fifteen justices sitting in six divisions (Eastern, Northeast, Southeast, Metro-South, Western and Central) and conducts sessions in over 20 locations every week. The Housing Court has statewide jurisdiction.

Notes: 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 to 10 week paid internship this summer and experience the tremendous work the Trial Courts do every day.
Please complete the on-line application and upload a current resume.

• Please complete the on-line application and upload a current resume.
• This position will have occasional travel. 
• This internship prefers applicants who are currently a Junior or Senior in college.
• This internship also prefers current Graduate school or Law school students.

This position is located at:

24 New Chardon St 6th floor

Boston, MA 02114

Position Summary: The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the Administrative Office of the
Housing Court, will work on a variety of assignments that will involve the
administration and development of the Court's business and operations. The intern
should be able to provide a broad range of skilled and confidential administrative
support. In addition, the Housing Court Administrative Office may assign the intern
responsibility for longer term projects. Because the Court has statewide jurisdiction
and the Administrative Office provides support to the Court's six divisions, the intern
may be called upon to accompany the Administrative Office staff and travel across
the Commonwealth if/when the need arises. The intern’s daily duties may include,
but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilizing the Housing Court’s case management system and monitoring court metrics
• Assist in reviewing documentation (correspondence, presentations, memoranda, etc.) to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support the office in the management of project schedules and deliverables
• Assist with the planning and execution of outreach events, conferences, etc.
• Assist with the office’s daily administrative tasks
• Provide Suggestions and ideas to the office on process improvements
• Assist in training and supporting court users based on specific project needs related to assigned work
• Work with Administrative Office staff to develop detailed project plans to monitor and track Progress
• Collaborate with all members of the Administrative Office to achieve both short-term and long-term goals
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Any other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply
for the position:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree (or Graduate degree, Law degree, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other computer software
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to handle all matters within our office with confidentiality and professionalism
• Interest in learning more about Housing Court and Housing law
• Ability to travel to courthouses across the Commonwealth