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POSITION OVERVIEW:The United States District Court for the western District of Kentucky is accepting applications for a one-year term student Internship as part of the Federal Judiciaryu2019s Model Intern Program (MIP). The Federal Judiciary is committed to developing and investing in a strong pipeline of talented individuals from all segments of society to advance its mission of delivering fair and impartial justice. The MIP provides Opportunities for talented college students to compete for paid internships with federal courts throughout the country, preparing them for future employment opportunities within the Judiciary. The position is being offered to rising junior and senior undergraduate college students. Learn more about the Model Intern Program here: position is headquartered in Louisville, KY and will include rotations with the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts and Probation and Pretrial Services division for the Western District of Kentucky. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk of the U.S. District Court and will work with federal judges, judicial officers, court unit executives, practitioners, probation officers, and other court officials, performing or assisting in the performance of a variety of judicial, legal, and/or administrative functions within the federal judiciary. The intern will function as a student trainee, working full-time (no more than 40 hours per week) during the Summer semester and part-time (no more than 20 hours per week) during the Fall and Spring semesters.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:u2022 Sort, classify, copy, distribute, and file court records, gain exposure to Case Management / Electronic Case Filing system (CM/ECF)u2022 Assist judicial, legal, professional, and/or administrative staff in collecting, maintaining, and processing case informationu2022 Prepare and mail juror qualification materials and summonses as needed for grand and petit jury serviceu2022 Sort qualification questionnaires and jury summonses. Review and process requests from prospective jurors to be excused or deferred. Follow up on persons who fail to respond to questionnaires or summonses and take appropriate action to ensure complianceu2022 Conduct juror orientation, roll call, and lineup. Escort panel to courtroom when called by Judges, attend viore dire procedures as needed u2022 Organize legal pleadings, briefs, motions, and letters for judicial, legal, professional, and/or administrative staffu2022 Assist with legal research, preparation of draft orders and opinions, and courtroom proceedingsu2022 Gain direct interaction with judges, courtroom staff, probation and pretrial services staff, Federal Public Defenders, and U.S. Attorneyu2019s office personnelu2022 Work with the procurement and facilities manager on major projects such as renovation of new mediation, jury assembly, and grand jury roomsu2022 Assist the procurement and facilities manager in coordinating the receipt of orders and services, escorting contractors in secure areas, and delivering mail and supplies to chambers.u2022 Support human resources activities such as Law Clerk Orientation, employee onboarding and offboarding, and Wellness Committee initiativesu2022 Assist in coordinating and participate in special events such as naturalization ceremonies, investitures, and community outreach projectsu2022 Shadow U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services officers, learning about day-to-day work of the probation officeru2022 Assist with pretrial service investigations, monitoring individuals under supervision, drafting reports, and managing treatment contractsu2022 Attend Power Hour Sessions featuring judges, court unit executives, and other key figures in court administration and Virtual Cohort Sessions focused on interview skills, resume building, and career coachingu2022 Perform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Candidate must be a junior or senior during the 2026-2027 academic year and currently enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited college or university. The candidate must be working toward a degree, preferably with a concentration in pre-law, criminal justice, business administration, finance, or related discipline.Candidate must also demonstrate:u2022 Excellent organizational skills and experience handling multiple tasks at onceu2022 Superior customer service skills and excellent oral and written communications skillsu2022 Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with customers at all levelsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, a person who owes allegiance to the United States, or in the U.S. under certain legal status and actively seeking citizenship. Learn more about citizenship requirements here: Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments, are considered u201cat willu201d appointments, and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are hired provisionally pending results of a criminal background check and fingerprinting and are subject to a probation period. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) for payment of salary. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees.HOW TO APPLY: Go to: will need to upload the following PDF documents: 1) A cover letter describing your relevant experience2) Your resume3) At least one (1) character reference from a college professor4) A judiciary application, available here: applications will not be considered.The U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer