What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk position at U.S. Department of Justice?
San Diego, CA 92101 - United States
The Southern District of California is one of 93 offices nationwide and one of four offices in California. While San Diego is the second largest city in California, the district is especially known for their role as a border gateway between Mexico and the United States. While San Diego is recognized as having the busiest border in the western hemisphere, the city is also famous for its beautiful weather, beaches, vibrant culture, and home to the largest concentration of Navy and Marine corps installations in the world!
The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California invites well-qualified law students to apply to intern in our Civil and Criminal Divisions as law clerks. While this is a voluntary position, arrangements can be made through the law schools to obtain course credit, and with some schools, public interest stipends. This office has had numerous law clerks who have gone on to successful careers in both the private and public arena.
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.
Position Description:
Law clerks work closely with the Assistant United States Attorneys in a number of litigation areas and on a variety of topics
Law clerks gain firsthand experience as a Federal Prosecutor
Law clerks will be involved with writing and responding to motions
Researching and writing appellate briefs
Reviewing evidence
Assisting with trial preparation (opportunities to appear in court are available to clerks who qualify for the Certification Program)
What We Offer:
Tours with federal agencies such as the United States Marshals Office, U.S Customs and Border Protection, Metropolitan Correction Center, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Brown bag lunches are also scheduled, with speakers from around the office covering diverse topics such as comparisons between public and private practice, border issues affecting the office, and taking depositions.
Exposure to trial preparation
You must be a U.S. citizen.
You must be able to pass a security background check.
Top 25% of class.
Please submit to usacas.internships@usdoj.gov:
A cover letter in which you state your preference for our Civil or Criminal Division
Resume
Most recent unofficial transcript
Writing sample
Uncompensated however, our office works with law clerks that offer academic course credit or work- study.
Department Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
Reasonable Accommodations
Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs
Suitability and Citizenship
Veterans
USAO Residency Requirement
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Updated November 5, 2024
