Volunteer Law Intern, Fall 2025

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Volunteer Law Intern, Fall 2025

Company: Federal government of the United States


Description: SummaryOur mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation’s laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates05/14/2025 to 06/04/2025Salary$0 – $0 without compensationPay scale & gradeGS 00Locations15 vacancies in the following locations:Fort Myers, FLJacksonville, FLOcala, FLOrlando, FLTampa, FLRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeInternshipsWork scheduleMultiple SchedulesServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-FLM-12735974-VLSControl number836963300This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll enrolled rising second- and third-year law students who are U.S. citizens or nationals.DutiesAssignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memorandum of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal rules of Civil and Criminal procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the Middle District of Florida District Court, and the local and Federal rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend dispositions, meetings with Agents and accompany attorneys to observe court proceedings.Practice Areas:

• Appellate Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Litigation

Those applying to the Tampa office should indicate their preferred practice area in their cover letter. Branch office applicants will be placed in the Criminal Division.Selective Service: 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.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must provide a transcript or proof of enrollment from an accredited law school.
• You must be at least 16 years of age or older.

QualificationsTo be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• 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. Student interns must be United States Citizens.
• Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• 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.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.EducationAll academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, seeOREducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.More information may be found at .All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.Additional informationRelocation expenses will not be authorized.A Benefits Package is not authorized for this position.Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Salary:

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Date: Fri, 16 May 2025 05:30:45 GMT


Read More…