Job Title
Juvenile and Family Services Legal Intern
Division/Department
Juvenile and Family Services
Closing Date
June 15, 2026
Location
On-Site Annapolis, Maryland
Position Type
Seasonal Temporary
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Juvenile and Family Services is seeking a legal intern to conduct legal research and writing on family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile justice, and child welfare. Required writing may include materials such as memoranda, proposed rules or statutes, and website content.
Time-period and Expected Hours:
The work will be completed upon reaching 180 hours or 90 days, whichever comes first. Hours are flexible and can range from 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on intern availability, up to a maximum of 180 total hours or 90 days, whichever comes first. Work will be performed at the Maryland Judicial Center in Annapolis, MD. Travel to circuit courthouses may be required for part of this internship.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of law school.
Experience:
Working toward J.D. degree or law school graduate.
Enthusiasm for learning about family and juvenile law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Effective communicator, both written and oral.
Ability to create clear, concise, and error-free documents.
Excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Availability to work during business hours. Exact days and times are flexible.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Selection Process:
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status
, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to
[email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
