2026 Summer Internship - IT Operations
Supreme Court of the United States
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2026 Summer Assistant - Library - Research Services Department
Supreme Court of the United States
Judicial Branch
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$27.76 - $27.76
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This summer job at the Supreme Court's library involves helping with research tasks like creating guides and bibliographies, organizing collections, and answering questions for librarians.
It's a temporary role lasting at least eight weeks in Washington, D.C., ideal for students or recent graduates interested in libraries or legal work who enjoy detail-oriented projects.
A good fit would be someone organized, good at communicating, and eager to learn in a prestigious setting.
Key Requirements
- Meet specified education requirements (e.g., enrollment in or completion of relevant degree program)
- Work experience in a library or legal office setting (preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with clear and courteous interaction
- Availability for at least eight weeks during the summer of 2026
- Ability to assist with research, collection development, and weeding projects
- Interest in legal or library research tasks
Full Job Description
This is a summer assistant position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Sunday, 03/01/2026, 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. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1.
Meet education requirements (see below). 2. Work experience, preferably in a library or legal office setting. 3.
Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing required. 4. Availability for at least eight weeks. Major Duties:
- The Summer Assistant in the Research Services Department of the Library will create and update research guides and bibliographies, work on weeding and collection development projects, and assist librarians with selected research questions.
- Depending on the assistant's educational background, additional duties and projects may be assigned.
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