Government

Paramus, NJ, United States

Unpaid Internship, Fall

Law Student

Full-time

No

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Unpaid Internship Opportunities with Department of Children and Families - Gain real-world experience in your field of study - Provide direct and indirect services in various Local and Area Offices - Work with CP&P and DCF Central Offices - Open to current college students EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Office: Legal Affairs - Responsible for various tasks within several units - Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with agencies in a professional manner - Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions - Work closely with Administrative Hearings Unit to review and determine appeal eligibility - Assist with writing Final Agency Decisions - Collaborate with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients Inquiry Form for Students and Field Coordinators - Placement not guaranteed, processed in order received - Application process can take up to 2 months - Contact for questions Unpaid Internship Details - Recommended Application Date: April 1 - Beginning of Review Process: May 1 - Available for Fall Semester - Open to students in social work, psychology, management support services, and related fields - Interns may provide services in Local and Area Offices, CP&P and DCF Central Offices Application Requirements - Finger Prints, Outside Activity Questionnaire, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check or a driving record with five points or more within the past five years may disqualify you from consideration - No driving under the influence conviction within the past five years - No combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years excluding parking violations Education Requirements - Office: Legal Affairs - Responsible for various tasks within several units - Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with agencies in a professional manner - Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions - Work closely with Administrative Hearings Unit to review and determine appeal eligibility - Assist with writing Final Agency Decisions - Collaborate with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients Inquiry Form for Students and Field Coordinators - Placement not guaranteed, processed in order received - Application process can take up to 2 months - Contact for questions Unpaid Internship Details - Recommended Application Date: April 1 - Beginning of Review Process: May 1 - Available for Fall Semester - Open to students in social work, psychology, management support services, and related fields - Interns may provide services in Local and Area Offices, CP&P and DCF Central Offices Application Requirements - Finger Prints, Outside Activity Questionnaire, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check or a driving record with five points or more within the past five years may disqualify you from consideration - No driving under the influence conviction within the past five years - No combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years excluding parking violations Education Requirements - Office: Legal Affairs - Responsible for various tasks within several units - Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with agencies in a professional manner - Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions - Work closely with Administrative Hearings Unit to review and determine appeal eligibility - Assist with writing Final Agency Decisions - Collaborate with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients Inquiry Form for Students and Field Coordinators - Placement not guaranteed, processed in order received - Application process can take up to 2 months - Contact for questions Unpaid Internship Details - Recommended Application Date: April 1 - Beginning of Review Process: May 1 - Available for Fall Semester - Open to students in social work, psychology, management support services, and related fields - Interns may provide services in Local and Area Offices, CP&P and DCF Central Offices Application Requirements - Finger Prints, Outside Activity Questionnaire, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check or a driving record with five points or more within the past five years may disqualify you from consideration - No driving under the influence conviction within the past five years - No combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years excluding parking violations Education Requirements - Office: Legal Affairs - Responsible for various tasks within several units - Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with agencies in a professional manner - Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions - Work closely with Administrative Hearings Unit to review and determine appeal eligibility - Assist with writing Final Agency Decisions - Collaborate with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients Inquiry Form for Students and Field Coordinators - Placement not guaranteed, processed in order received - Application process can take up to 2 months - Contact for questions Unpaid Internship Details - Recommended Application Date: April 1 - Beginning of Review Process: May 1 - Available for Fall Semester - Open to students in social work, psychology, management support services, and related fields - Interns may provide services in Local and Area Offices, CP&P and DCF Central Offices Application Requirements - Finger Prints, Outside Activity Questionnaire, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check or a driving record with five points or more within the past five years may disqualify you from consideration - No driving under the influence conviction within the past five years - No combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years excluding

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Qualification and Experience Must be a current college student

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Bergen Central LO- 462 240 Frisch Court - 2nd Floor
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-291-0579
Fax: 201-909-5178