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2027 Spring Internship - Counselor to the Chief Justice
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Supreme Court of the United States
- Department: Judicial Branch
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $22.41 – $22.41/hr
- Hiring Path: Student
- Number of Openings: 2
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-12
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-26
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Job Summary
This is a full-time position with the Counselor to the Chief Justice Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Saturday, 09/26/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Key Responsibilities
Congress created the statutory position of the Counselor to the Chief Justice in 1972 to aid in the increasingly complex planning and leadership duties of the Chief Justice. Within the Court, the Counselor serves as the Chief Justice's chief operating officer.
Outside of the Court, the Counselor supports the Chief Justice in his broad-ranging responsibility as head of the federal judiciary, including in his roles as presiding officer of the Judicial Conference of the United States, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judicial Center, and Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Counselor is also the Chief Justice's point of contact and representative for many varied entities having business with the Court, including judicial organizations, bar associations, foreign courts, and visiting dignitaries. Interns in the Counselor's Office conduct background research for briefings provided to guests of the Supreme Court; draft correspondence; collect, track, and summarize relevant news articles; and assist in other projects as assigned.
The Counselor's Office accepts only students available to intern on a full-time basis, five days per week.
Requirements & Education
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
Contact
internships@supremecourt.gov · 202-479-3404
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Supreme Court of the United States, Judicial Branch.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $22.41 – $22.41/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-26.
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
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