What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office of General Counsel Legal Intern position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The Los Alamos National Laboratory's Office of General Counsel (OGC) addresses an array of cutting-edge legal issues arising from all aspects of the Laboratory's work, ranging from complex business matters, to intellectual property questions, to novel environmental issues, to employment and labor law, and OGC does so in counseling, transactional, and litigation settings. You will provide legal support to OGC attorneys working in these areas, investigating facts, researching applicable law, drafting memoranda, and participating in meetings where decisions are made or in proceedings where legal impacts occur. And you will be doing so at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research and design institution whose actions have a direct impact on national security and the boundaries of science.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Law students selected for the OGC internship are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
Note to Applicants:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most current law school transcript. Cover letters are most effective when they indicate your legal interests and why you want to work for the Los Alamos National Laboratory's Office of General Counsel. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of your legal knowledge and skills in your previous academic or work experiences, or in other achievements or accomplishments.
The application and required documents must be submitted by February 10, 2025.
Where You Will Work
Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research and design institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory's Office of General Counsel (OGC) addresses an array of cutting-edge legal issues arising from all aspects of the Laboratory's work, ranging from complex business matters, to intellectual property questions, to novel environmental issues, to employment and labor law, and OGC does so in counseling, transactional, and litigation settings. You will provide legal support to OGC attorneys working in these areas, investigating facts, researching applicable law, drafting memoranda, and participating in meetings where decisions are made or in proceedings where legal impacts occur. And you will be doing so at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research and design institution whose actions have a direct impact on national security and the boundaries of science.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Provide documentation of acceptance into a graduate program.
- Enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours per semester (or the equivalent of full-time enrollment). All students MUST remain enrolled at their university while working at the Lab during the academic year.
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on 4.0 scale.
- Pass a new employment drug test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Law students selected for the OGC internship are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
- Completion of second year of law school (by the time of internship);
- Completion of courses in civil procedure, legal research and writing, or appellate advocacy;
- Demonstrated interest in business, intellectual property, environmental, or employment law;
- Participation in law review, moot court, or similar extracurricular opportunities.
Note to Applicants:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most current law school transcript. Cover letters are most effective when they indicate your legal interests and why you want to work for the Los Alamos National Laboratory's Office of General Counsel. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of your legal knowledge and skills in your previous academic or work experiences, or in other achievements or accomplishments.
The application and required documents must be submitted by February 10, 2025.
Where You Will Work
Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research and design institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
- Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
- Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
- Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3- page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.
- Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.
- From here, you will establish an account with username and password.
- Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
- Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.
