Volunteer Law Clerk

4 weeks ago

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

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is dedicated to being responsive and accountable to the citizens of the District of Columbia. Its location in the federal government's seat provides it with the responsibility for handling many nationally important cases, including far-reaching challenges to federal policies and employment practices. Overall, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is committed to ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

Interns will be responsible for drafting various legal documents such as responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. They will also gain familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the District of Columbia Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. Additionally, interns may attend dispositions, meetings with Agents, and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

    Qualifications

    To be eligible for internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

    - Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to second and third-year law students. An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
    - Citizenship: Student interns must be United States Citizens.
    - Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 3.0 GPA, or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class.
    - Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)
    - Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

    Students may earn academic credit for working at our Office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained and may require approval from your school placement office.

    You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

    Education

    All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see
    OR
    Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at . All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

    Additional information

    Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

    A Benefits Package is not authorized for this position.

    Spring Internship dates are January 6, March 28, 2025.

    For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit

    As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

    Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans' preference documentation as specified in the, "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement.

    Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

    EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details.

    Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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