Legal Intern

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

The incumbent serves in a developmental student intern capacity performing work assignments to support attorneys/ and/or staff members that vary based on the Bureau/Office where the student is assigned. The assignments and projects cover a broad range of the Commission's mission functions involving rulemaking, spectrum management, application and licensing processing; investigations and complaints analyses, electronic media, public safety and homeland security and consumer information and education.

Typically, legal student intern assignments range from supporting litigation and rulemaking, conducting special studies, projects and initiatives to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with public outreach; and, may involve performing a variety of legal functions regarding internal and other administrative matters.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • Education-Transcripts Required
  • Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
  • Be a law degree seeking student
  • Must submit a cover letter which describes your interest in the position.
  • Writing sample required (not more than 5 pages)
  • References required

    Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school.

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You may verify accreditation at the following website:

    All education claimed will be verified.

    Qualifications
    • A degree seeking student in the field of Law and have completed one to two years of study toward law degree.
    • Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    • Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
    • Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent).
    • Students must provide a Cover Letter describing their interest in the position.
    • US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria: 1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island); 2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible.
      GS-07: Completed one full academic year of graduate level education toward a law degree.

      GS-09: Completed two full academic years of graduate level education toward a law degree.

      Education requirements must be met prior to appointment. Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met.

      Education

      Enrolled and pursuing a law degree.

      Additional information

      EEO Policy Statement

      Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

      Veterans Information

      Legal and Regulatory Guidance

      Pathways Program - U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S.CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
      There is no U. S. citizenship requirement to participate in the Pathways Programs. HOWEVER, U. S. citizenship is a requirement for conversion to the competitive service via a term or permanent appointment.
      **Non-U.S. citizens may apply to the Pathways Internship Program as current students or recent graduates and be employed; however, the student must have been lawfully admitted into the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
      NOTE: A non-citizen student may not be converted to career-conditional employment in the competitive service unless they are U.S. citizens at the time of conversion. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen for positions that require security clearances.

      Other:
      - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.

      - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.

      - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.

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