What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Law Student Summer 2025 position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
District of New Hampshire
Job ID
25-NH-12653241-SV
Location:
53 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301 - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
About the Office
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire consists primarily of two divisions, Criminal and Civil. The Criminal Division is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes within the district. The Civil Division acts as the litigation counsel for the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. The office utilizes unpaid volunteer interns to assist in the preparation of both criminal and civil matters occurring in the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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.
Job Description
Interns can expect to: research and write memoranda and pleadings in pending criminal and civil cases; organize and summarize non-grand jury records; assist AUSAs in preparing and responding to discovery requests; assemble exhibits for trial; assist in research and writing of appellate briefs and motions; observe trials, sentencing proceedings and other hearings.
Internship Location: Concord, New Hampshire
Minimum Weeks Required: 8 – 10 weeks; working a full time schedule, no more than 40 hours a
week.
Web Site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh
Qualifications
Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to rising second- and third-year law students. An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
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.
Application Process
This position is open until January 21, 2025.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
1. To begin click https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/825739200 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.
2. 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.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, Welcome | Login.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.
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
District of New Hampshire
Job ID
25-NH-12653241-SV
Location:
53 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301 - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
About the Office
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire consists primarily of two divisions, Criminal and Civil. The Criminal Division is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes within the district. The Civil Division acts as the litigation counsel for the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court. The office utilizes unpaid volunteer interns to assist in the preparation of both criminal and civil matters occurring in the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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.
Job Description
Interns can expect to: research and write memoranda and pleadings in pending criminal and civil cases; organize and summarize non-grand jury records; assist AUSAs in preparing and responding to discovery requests; assemble exhibits for trial; assist in research and writing of appellate briefs and motions; observe trials, sentencing proceedings and other hearings.
Internship Location: Concord, New Hampshire
Minimum Weeks Required: 8 – 10 weeks; working a full time schedule, no more than 40 hours a
week.
Web Site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh
Qualifications
Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to rising second- and third-year law students. An eligible student is an individual enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Successful candidates must have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills and be in good academic standing at his/her university.
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.
Application Process
This position is open until January 21, 2025.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
1. To begin click https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/825739200 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.
2. 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.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, Welcome | Login.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.
