College Intern (Non-Law Student Volunteer)

Job title: College Intern (Non-Law Student Volunteer) in Richland, WA at Federal government of the United States

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryFor more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visitAs needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.OverviewOpen & closing dates05/16/2025 to 05/30/2025Salary$0 - $0 without compensationPay scale & gradeGS 00LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations:Richland, WASpokane, WAYakima, WARemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeInternshipsWork schedulePart-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-WAE-12736361-InternControl number837095100This job is open toClarification from the agencyCurrent students in accredited educational institutions who are U.S. Citizens or Nationals.DutiesSelected candidates will be assigned work with the criminal, civil, appellate, or administrative divisions consistent with their areas of interest and mission priorities. Our goal is to introduce students to the federal system and litigation involving the United States. We strive to assist students in developing general office support skills including operating various automated software applications as well as provide opportunities to improve research and writing skills. Students will assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys ("AUSAs") in various aspects of handling cases. Students may 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.RequirementsConditions 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 half-time student enrollment requirements.


• 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.

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

• Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (go to

to verify accreditation status) pursuant to 5 CFR 362. You must be considered in good academic standings by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. * 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.


• Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.


• Qualification requirements as outlined below.

EducationAll academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see .Foreign Education Note: You may use foreign education to meet qualification requirements if you send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency in with your transcript. 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 informationSalary: These are uncompensated positions. Students may earn academic credit for working at our Office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained and may require approval from student's school placement office.A Benefits package is not authorized for this position.Additional positions may be selected and filled from this vacancy.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 .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 United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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Location: Richland, WA

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