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The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota has an opening for a student intern in our Pierre and Rapid City offices. The student intern will work with judiciary employees to support all areas of the court and clerk’s office. The successful candidate will learn about various career opportunities in the federal court system through exposure, assignments, networking, and training. A high level of confidentiality is required.

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The student intern performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

  • Attend civil and criminal hearings to develop a better understanding of the judiciary system.
  • Work closely with courtroom deputies to learn the appropriate steps taken before, during, and after court cases and trials.
  • Assist with collecting, maintaining, and processing case information.
  • Organize legal pleadings, briefs, motions, and letters.
  • Perform basic statistical analysis and data research.
  • Shadow probation officers to develop an understanding of the criminal justice system and methods used to prevent recidivism of persons under supervision.
  • Assist with organizing external court events such as naturalization ceremonies and provide support internally with jury duty processes.
  • Sort, classify, copy, distribute, and file court records.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

  • Currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or community college.
  • Possess excellent writing, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to perform a wide variety of administrative tasks such as electronic filing, utilizing multi-line phone systems, and completing basic financial and accounting duties accurately and timely.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Possess a willingness to learn, be personally accountable, maintain a positive attitude, and remain flexible in an every-changing environment. 
  • Work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for assigned tasks.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Pursuing a degree concentrated in political science, human sciences, business administration, paralegal studies, or another related field.
  • Demonstrated project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experience.

 

How to Apply
Please submit the following: 

•A cover letter

•An unofficial copy of your college transcript(s)

•A letter of recommendation from a current or previous college professor

•Completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal EmploymentForms | United States Courts(uscourts.gov)


All documents must be emailed in PDF format with “Vacancy 03-25” in the subject line to recruitment@sdd.uscourts.gov.