Volunteer Legal Intern Positions

https://www.usajobs.gov/

https://www.justice.gov/careers/search-jobs

Job Description:

Selected candidates will be assigned work from the criminal and civil divisions. Our goal is to introduce law students to the federal system and litigation involving the United States. We strive to assist students in developing their legal research and writing skills. Students will perform legal research and writing; draft various pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents; and assist with witness preparation, depositions, and hearings or trials. Students will also be provided with several opportunities to meet members of the judiciary, representatives of various federal agencies, and to participate in substantive programs to familiarize them with the federal legal system. The Criminal Division may give students an opportunity to work on a wide variety of practice areas, including narcotics, public corruption, healthcare fraud, cybercrimes, terrorism, and other federal crimes. Within the Civil Division, students may work in a wide variety of defensive and affirmative litigation, including employment discrimination, medical malpractice, general torts, constitutional torts, immigration, prisoner litigation, commercial, financial, and civil fraud.

The internship will begin approximately in late May and last a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks until August.

There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by our office. The United States Attorney's Office is a Drug Free workplace and a drug test will be conducted during the background investigation.

Qualifications:

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

• Student Status: You must be considered in good academic standings by the school, and be a second or third year Law Student.
• Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States
• Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).

Required Documents:

• Required: Your cover letter.
• Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (for full consideration you must include month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
• Required: Current law school unofficial transcript or proof of current enrollment, e.g., recent letter from the registrar's office. (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.)
• Required: One legal writing sample (5 pages or more);

Application Process:

You are encouraged to search and apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/ . Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position.

Application Deadline:

Starting in the Summer –  Application packet must be received by January, prior to the summer starting date. Exact dates may vary depending on policy and guidance.