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Summary
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C.
Closing Date: Saturday, 03/08/2025, 11:59 PM EST
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
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Overview
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
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Duties
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. Interns in the Clerk's Office provide assistance in responding to case-related inquiries from attorneys and litigants, both in-person and on the telephone. They also assist the full-time Clerk's Office employees with a wide variety of tasks, including the processing and maintenance of Court filings and records.
Interns have responsibilities wholly distinct from the case work of the Supreme Court and do not work directly with the Justices or on cases pending before the Court. Interns will perform administrative support duties, such as answering phones, filing, and responding to inquiries from members of the public.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical. Internships are open to the Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
Additional information
Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12665081
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The following documents are required
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov
Address Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
Required Documents
The following documents are required
How to Apply
You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, in order to be considered.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov
Address Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Overview
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/831597500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C.
Closing Date: Saturday, 03/08/2025, 11:59 PM EST
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Help
Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
- Salary
- Pay scale & grade
- Help
1 vacancy in the following location
- Washington, DC
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
- Work schedule
- Service
- Promotion potential
- Job family (Series)
- 0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
- Drug test
- Financial disclosure
- Bargaining unit status
- Announcement number
- Control number
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This job is open to
- The public
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Duties
This is a summer position with the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. Interns in the Clerk's Office provide assistance in responding to case-related inquiries from attorneys and litigants, both in-person and on the telephone. They also assist the full-time Clerk's Office employees with a wide variety of tasks, including the processing and maintenance of Court filings and records.
Interns have responsibilities wholly distinct from the case work of the Supreme Court and do not work directly with the Justices or on cases pending before the Court. Interns will perform administrative support duties, such as answering phones, filing, and responding to inquiries from members of the public.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- 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: www.sss.gov
The Program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical. Internships are open to the Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/public.
- Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
- Actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term;
- Returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term; or
- Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship.
- Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
- Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
- Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks. Summer interns are expected to work for a minimum of 8 weeks, not to exceed 90 days.
At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.
Additional information
Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.
Read more
- Benefits
Review our benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12665081
- Benefits
Review our benefits
- Required Documents
The following documents are required
- A resume
- A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Clerk's Office and your dates of availability
- A transcript
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter must be submitted from an undergraduate or graduate course instructor), and uploaded with the application or sent by recommenders to internships@supremecourt.gov
- How to Apply
- 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.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov
Address Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
- Fair and Transparent
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents are required
- A resume
- A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer internship position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Clerk's Office and your dates of availability
- A transcript
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter must be submitted from an undergraduate or graduate course instructor), and uploaded with the application or sent by recommenders to internships@supremecourt.gov
How to Apply
You must upload all the required documents listed above. All documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, in order to be considered.
- 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.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Supreme Court Internship Program
Phone 202-479-3404 Email internships@supremecourt.gov
Address Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
Next steps
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
- Salary
- Pay scale & grade
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
- Work schedule
- Service
- Promotion potential
- Job family (Series)
- 0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
- Drug test
- Financial disclosure
- Bargaining unit status
- Announcement number
- Control number
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/831597500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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