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TRIAL COURT MISSION 

The Trial Court is committed to: 

  • Fair, impartial, and timely administration of justice;
  • Protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties;
  • Equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment strengthened by diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • Excellence in the adjudication of cases and resolution of disputes;
  • Courteous service to the public by dedicated professionals who inspire public trust and confidence.

The Trial Court offers  a Tuition Remission Program and is a qualifying employer for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.  The Trial Court also offer the Transit Match Benefit which provides employees with a 50% reimbursement of qualified transit expenses (up to $150 per month reimbursement)).  To learn more about these programs and all of our benefits, click here

The Massachusetts Trial Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in state employment to all persons. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military or veteran status, physical/mental disability; or genetic information. If you need a reasonable accommodation, or have any questions or concerns about being afforded fair and equal treatment, please contact the HR Benefits Team at reasonableaccommodation@jud.state.ma.us

Housing Court Internship-Western Division

  • 499773
  • Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
  • Housing Court Department
  • Administrative
  • Clerical/Entry Level
  • Internship
  • Closing at: Apr 10 2025 - 23:55 EDT

Title: Housing Court Internship-Western Division

Starting Pay: College students $20.00 an hour

                     

                      

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.

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.

Housing Court Organizational Profile

Notes: 

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

This position is located at:
37 Elm St
Springfield, MA 01103

  • This internship prefers applicants who are currently in Undergrad.
  • This internship will have occasionally travelling. 

Position Summary: 
The intern, under the supervision and guidance of the Western Division 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  Western Division Housing Court may assign the intern responsibility for longer term projects. The  Western Division Court has jurisdiction in the following counties (Hampshire, Franklin, Hampden, Berkshire). The intern may be called upon to accompany the Western Division Housing Court 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:

• Assist with case management system and in running court metrics
• Assist in reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the management of project schedules and deliverables
• Assist in answering calls and responding to requests or questions from the public
• Assist with the planning and execution of outreach events, conferences, etc.
• Assist with the office’s daily administrative tasks
• Define application problem by conferring with users and evaluating procedures and processes
• Help with performing software development tasks on technical basis and analyzing work products for correctness and adherence to design standards
• Work with court users during various phases of implementation processes to meet specific project needs related to systems deployment, administrative training, and support
• Work with Field Coordinator to develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress

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

• Working towards a Associates degree or Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other computer software
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 

 

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