Judicial internship vs judicial clerk

Differences between judicial internship and judicial clerk duties and responsibilities

Judicial internship example responsibilities.

• Gain extensive knowledge of civil, domestic, and probate court proceedings, as well as proper court etiquette.
• Research, analyze and write dispositions or motions and judicial opinions on matters relate to corporate litigation and commercial/residential mortgage foreclosures.
• Experience in preparing legal documents such as subpoenas and arraignment notices.
• Assist the public in filings of various small claim suits, subpoenas and affidavits.
• Conduct legal research using WestLaw and LexisNexis.
• Observe all probate dockets including involuntary-commitments, estates, and adoptions.
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Judicial clerk example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
• Answer general questions and concerns regarding probate cases.
• Compile accurate information from other departments in order to answer complaints, interrogatories and other legal documents on a timely basis.
• Receive civil claims, small claims and evictions and follow the processing of them to completions and then collection status.
• Answer inquiries for evictions and foreclosure materials and provides procedural information to clients upon request.