Law Student Volunteer, Summer

Summary

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For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina, visit

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

These positions are located in the following locations:

Asheville, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/22/2024 to 01/24/2025

* Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

* Pay scale & grade

GS 00

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Locations

* Asheville, NC 1 vacancy

* Charlotte, NC 2 vacancies

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Interns may be expected to travel within the district to other offices or courthouses on occasion.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Internships

* Work schedule

Multiple Schedules

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

00

* Job family (Series)

* 0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

25-NCW-12585873-VLS

* Control number

815398600

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This job is open to

* Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

All Enrolled Students who are United States Citizens/Nationals.

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Duties

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.

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

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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a United States Citizen or National.

* Background Investigation and credit check required.

* You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

* You must submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with your application.

* You must be at least 16 years of age or older.

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

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 rising second or rising 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. (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.

* Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

A Benefits Package is not authorized for this position.

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 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

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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.

Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management.