Student Trainee (Legal)
Company Name:
Department Of Energy
All sources. . Internships are available for the Summer of 2015 Members of the Summer Intern program working in General & Administrative Law, under the direct supervision of staff attorneys, assist in performing legal research, drafting legal memos and pleadings concerning equal employment opportunity disputes and other employment disputes, contracts, investigations, document production including discovery, and other matters of general applicability. Members of the Summer Program also have a limited role in depositions, settlement conferences, and meetings with opposing counsel.
Working alongside our attorneys you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects from litigation to fact-finding and research. Among other responsibilities, our attorneys resolve or litigate cases set for hearing and ensure the outcomes are consistent with legal requirements and the public's interest. Overall, Summer Interns can expect a broad range of assignments ranging from such issues as freedom of expression in the work place to issues of first impression requiring creative and insightful legal analysis.
The anticipated entrance on duty date is Monday, May 18 or Monday, June 1, 2015. Interns will be expected to work a full-time 10-week work schedule. This appointment will not be extended. Must be enrolled in an accredited law degree program Background investigation will be conducted In this position, you will perform the following tasks:
Perform legal research for authorities and precedent on specific points of law
Draft legal memos and pleadings concerning EEO disputes, employment disputes, and other matters
Conduct document production, including discovery, and perform other duties of general applicability
Evaluate evidentiary record and other documents to support legal findings
Applicants must meet all applicable education requirements by May 2015.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants.
Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three categories, A, B or C, depending on your experience and education related to this position. Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
We will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. Your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.
The top candidates will be invited for interviews at our Washington DC headquarters location. Travel expenses will _not_ be paid.
To preview questions please click here.
Qualifications:
You must be seeking a law degree from an accredited university.
If selected you must show proof of enrollment for the Summer or Fall 2015 semesters before your appointment begins.
GS-9 Positions:
To qualify for GS-9 positions candidates must:
be registered in an accredited law degree program and have completed 2 years of law school
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following competencies: 1. Legal Government, and Jurisprudence 2. Written Communication.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Please click on the following link for detailed instructions on how to apply: How To Apply
Tips for Applying For example, if the specialized experience requires presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and required specialized experience listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
Submit all requested documentation; e.g. transcripts, cover letter, etc. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample (10-15 pages)
Copy of most recent transcripts indicating credit hours earned. (Unofficial copy is sufficient for initial screening).
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
10 point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at: . For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. We also recommend you opt to receive status change emails through USAJOBS by logging into Notification Settings.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. !benefits.hms?orgId=1&jnum;=19327Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Energy
All sources. . Internships are available for the Summer of 2015 Members of the Summer Intern program working in General & Administrative Law, under the direct supervision of staff attorneys, assist in performing legal research, drafting legal memos and pleadings concerning equal employment opportunity disputes and other employment disputes, contracts, investigations, document production including discovery, and other matters of general applicability. Members of the Summer Program also have a limited role in depositions, settlement conferences, and meetings with opposing counsel.
Working alongside our attorneys you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects from litigation to fact-finding and research. Among other responsibilities, our attorneys resolve or litigate cases set for hearing and ensure the outcomes are consistent with legal requirements and the public's interest. Overall, Summer Interns can expect a broad range of assignments ranging from such issues as freedom of expression in the work place to issues of first impression requiring creative and insightful legal analysis.
The anticipated entrance on duty date is Monday, May 18 or Monday, June 1, 2015. Interns will be expected to work a full-time 10-week work schedule. This appointment will not be extended. Must be enrolled in an accredited law degree program Background investigation will be conducted In this position, you will perform the following tasks:
Perform legal research for authorities and precedent on specific points of law
Draft legal memos and pleadings concerning EEO disputes, employment disputes, and other matters
Conduct document production, including discovery, and perform other duties of general applicability
Evaluate evidentiary record and other documents to support legal findings
Applicants must meet all applicable education requirements by May 2015.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants.
Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three categories, A, B or C, depending on your experience and education related to this position. Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
We will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. Your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.
The top candidates will be invited for interviews at our Washington DC headquarters location. Travel expenses will _not_ be paid.
To preview questions please click here.
Qualifications:
You must be seeking a law degree from an accredited university.
If selected you must show proof of enrollment for the Summer or Fall 2015 semesters before your appointment begins.
GS-9 Positions:
To qualify for GS-9 positions candidates must:
be registered in an accredited law degree program and have completed 2 years of law school
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following competencies: 1. Legal Government, and Jurisprudence 2. Written Communication.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Please click on the following link for detailed instructions on how to apply: How To Apply
Tips for Applying For example, if the specialized experience requires presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and required specialized experience listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
Submit all requested documentation; e.g. transcripts, cover letter, etc. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample (10-15 pages)
Copy of most recent transcripts indicating credit hours earned. (Unofficial copy is sufficient for initial screening).
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
10 point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at: . For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. We also recommend you opt to receive status change emails through USAJOBS by logging into Notification Settings.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. !benefits.hms?orgId=1&jnum;=19327Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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