The Montgomery County Family Justice Center is currently accepting applications for several open Summer 2023 internship positions. All internships listed below will qualify for CCJS internship credit. Applicants selected for these positions are required to commit from May - Au during the Spring Semester.
Applications are linked in each position title. All applicants must submit materials by Tuesday, March 7. Questions can be directed to the FJC Program Manager, Ngozi Obineme (mcfjcvip@gmail.c0m).
Description
FJC Client Services Interns will learn have a about the FJC model, dynamics of domestic violence, and systems response. Interns will be supervised by the FJC Program Manager, and will assist with reception and intake responsibilities, maintain FJC databases, and will work closely with the Sheriff's Office Client Assistants. Interns will also be given the opportunity to shadow Client Assistants and observe domestic violence-related civil and criminal court hearings.
Hours Required
Client Services Interns are required to work at least one (1) 8:30am-5pm shifts and two (2) half day shifts (8:30-2 or 11:30-5) per week.
Description
The Legal Services Intern will gain hands-on experiences in the field of civil law, as it pertains to Protective Orders, Peace Orders and Emergency Evaluation Petitions. The intern will be responsible for the review of legal services referrals and updating databases, observing court proceedings and taking notes, possibly conducting outreach calls to clients to offer legal services, and may assist with reception and intake responsibilities. Interns will be supervised by the FJC Program Manager. The Legal Services Intern will also report to the Lead Legal Services Coordinator for daily tasks.
Hours Required
Legal Services Interns are required to work at least three (3) 8:30am-2pm shifts per week.
