ACB Job Connection | American Council of the Blind

Updated 11/27/2018

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer's web site. Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer. We wish all job seekers the best of luck and hope this service will be of use.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

Instructor of the Visually Impaired, Bakersfield, CA
Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney Oakland, CA
Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA
Law Student Volunteer, New York, NY
Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor, CFB #64447, Albuquerque, NM
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Cleveland, OH
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Mobile, AL
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Atlanta, GA
Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Summer- Constitutional & Specialized Tort Litigation, Washington DC
Law Student Volunteer - Summer 2019 - Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative, Washington DC
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Denver, CO
Summer Legal Intern, Philadelphia, PA
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Louisville, KY
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Birmingham, AL
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Tulsa, OK
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (Uncompensated), Fresno, CA
Summer Law Clerk, Honolulu, HI
Law Student Volunteer, Summer, Montgomery, AL
Law Student Volunteer, Summer – Environmental Torts, Washington DC
Assistant US Attorney (Appellate), Miami, FL
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Lexington, KY
Summer 2019 Volunteer Law Intern, Grand Rapids, MI
Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019, Los Angeles, CA
Law Clerk, Student Volunteer, Tucson, AZ

Instructor of the Visually Impaired

Job Location: Bakersfield, CA

About the Office:

We are a growing nonprofit company based in Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield that offers its employees growth potential, the opportunity to use your skills creatively, the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life, and competitive benefits.

Since 1973, Valley Center for the Blind has been helping people with vision loss build skills to live independently and reach their goals. We are focused on a healthy work/life balance and are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Our company spirit is empowering, hardworking and goal focused
We believe that every person, regardless of disability, can reach their goals given the proper instruction and support and their determination.

Job Description:

We’re looking for some AWESOME instructors who can utilize their creativity and helpful spirit to teach a variety of subjects at a new, developing second location for an established nonprofit.

Change lives and have a wide variety of work experiences.
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of building opportunities for people with vision loss in Bakersfield, California.

Instructors will:

Teach a variety of blindness skills to individuals with vision loss including Assistive Technology, Independent Living Skills, and Work Readiness.

Qualifications:

Be a self-driven, critical thinking and helpful team player who wants to help a great group of people fulfill our mission! Certification in Orientation and Mobility not required, but WAY TO GO if you’ve got this too!

Application Process:

To apply, contact Shellena Heber via email, sheber@vcbfresno.org, or via phone, (559) 222-4447. We are looking to hire for this position as soon as possible and are happy to discuss what you are looking for. Give us a call today!

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Oakland, CA

About the Office:

The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Offices in the country with 133 attorneys located in the three-staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes, defends, and pursues the interest of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution of behalf of victims and taxpayers.

The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA. The position is located in Oakland, CA.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, Oakland Branch, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws. The SAUSA will be primarily responsible for prosecuting offenders for alleged violations of federal firearms laws pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922, federal immigration law under 8 U.S.C. § 1326, and supervised release conditions pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583. Duties will include handling cases from the initiation of the federal prosecution through trial or guilty plea and sentencing. Duties will also include prosecuting defendants who have violated the conditions of federal supervised release following a conviction for a federal offense, from initial appearance through final disposition. When possible, the SAUSA may participate in training related to investigating and prosecuting federal crimes.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (of any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of legal or judicial experience following graduation from law school.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred applicants will possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills: and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Additionally, it is desirable that the successful candidate have strong academic credentials and at least two years of post - J.D. experience.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

Maybe occasional travel

Application Process:

Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516916400 to apply.

Application Deadline:

December 14, 2018

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

Job Location: Alexandria, VA

About the Office:

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is seeking a Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs to work in its national office in Alexandria, Va.

Job Description:

The primary duties of this position will include:

Leads the promotion and development of ACB's advocacy and legislative agendas (e.g., strategic goals, initiatives).
Recommends actions to be taken and policies to be adopted by ACB.
Oversees the implementation of resolutions adopted at ACB Conventions.
Represents ACB on advisory committees and consultative bodies seeking organizational input.
Monitors bills, speeches, and statements of government leaders, political influencers, regulators and legislative bodies.
Monitors media, research reports, and analytics on issues of interest to ACB.
Leads the drafting of proposed legislative and regulatory language for presentation to Congressional offices, administrative agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Prepares written comments on pending legislation and proposed regulations.
Presents oral comments on pending legislation at public sessions with regulatory bodies and Congressional committee hearings.
Develops and maintains ongoing working relationships with members of Congress, Congressional staff and agency administrators to promote ACB's legislative and advocacy agendas.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other disability and civil and human rights organizations to expand ACB’s sphere of influence.
Creates and enhances collaborative relationships with corporations and private stakeholders in order to influence the usability and accessibility of their product and service offerings.
Plans for and executes annual legislative seminar and Congressional fly in, including securing policy influencers and other stakeholders to present to ACB members.
Serves as staff liaison to ACB committees, including ACB’s Resolutions Committee that meets at the annual conference and convention.
Provides technical assistance to ACB members and affiliates pursuing advocacy projects.
Oversees, and in complex situations responds to, requests for information and advice concerning the rights and/or obligations of individuals and organizations regarding blindness-related issues, and providing referral to other appropriate sources of assistance.
Prepares external communication on legislative, judicial, and administrative developments for ACB content channels (e.g., ACB Radio, social media) and external content channels.
Ensures that ACB members receive timely communications regarding ongoing legislative and advocacy initiatives.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

The Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have:

Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Drive to take initiative with limited guidance.
Knowledge of service-delivery systems and government programs impacting people who are blind.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to effectively direct and manage the performance of direct reports.
Ability to respond promptly and meet deadlines.
Ability to locate and quickly comprehend laws and regulations.
Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and executive orders.
Knowledge of the democratic political process.
General familiarity with assistive devices and technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Ability to travel as circumstances require.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, including participating in meetings and conference calls with ACB committees and affiliates.

Desirable skills or training include general familiarity with assistive devices used by people who are blind, and a degree in political science or law, or other specific disability-related advocacy training. Experience in the use of social media to communicate organizational messages is highly desired. Salary depends upon experience.

Application Process:

Applicants must send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample by e-mail to search-committee@acb.org.

Application Deadline:

December 19, 2018

Law Student Volunteer

Job Location: New York, NY

About the Office:

The United States Department of Justice has several openings for legal interns with the New York Immigration Court for Summer 2019. Rising second-year and third-year law students are eligible to apply. Prior knowledge of immigration law is preferred but not necessary. Strong research and writing skills are required. Issues commonly before the Court include asylum eligibility, cancellation of removal, and motions to reopen.

The types of projects assigned to legal interns vary depending on the Court’s docket and will entail:

Research and preparation of memoranda on complex legal issues
Drafting decisions on motions pending before the Court
Drafting decisions on applications for relief from removal

Job Description:

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop research, writing, and analytical skills. Legal interns will work under the supervision of the Court’s law clerks, but will also have interaction with individual Immigration Judges. This internship is an unpaid/volunteer position. However, students may be eligible for academic credit or work-study funding. Students interested in receiving credit or work-study should contact the appropriate person at their law school to determine their eligibility. The internship is full-time and will begin at the end of May. Interns are expected to be available for 10-12 weeks.

Qualifications:

All applicants must be United States citizens. Applicants will be required to meet a residency requirement and must pass a background and security clearance check. For more details, visit: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/conditions-employment.

Salary:

This internship is an unpaid/volunteer position. However, students may be eligible for academic credit or work-study funding.

Application Process:

Interested students should submit a detailed cover letter, resume, official or unofficial law school transcript, three references, and a writing sample of no more than ten pages. The sample should be an original piece of work that provides evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing and has not been heavily edited by a third party. An excerpt of a longer piece is acceptable.

Please email completed applications to:

Kathryn Burkart, Judicial Law Clerk

Kathryn.Burkart@usdoj.gov

Electronic submissions only.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 21, 2018.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline:

December 21, 2018

Number of Positions Available:

2-4

Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor, CFB #64447

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

About the Office:

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

SHARE is currently working on a system update for applicants who use screen readers. If you are applying with a screen reader and need assistance, please contact Andrea Rivera-Smith @ (505) 695-5606.

Job Description:

This job is responsible for managing and supervising the Assistive Technology Unit which provides a wide variety of technology services to the Commission's vocational rehabilitation clients, including evaluating new technologies/assistive technologies and assessing their applicability to clients, evaluating client needs, evaluating college and employer environments, making recommendation to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors, configuring and delivering systems, and delivering training.

The incumbent supervises four Assistive Technology Specialists and three support staff. This position plans, directs, and schedules the work of the unit; approves leave requests; evaluates performance; trains staff; keeps abreast of technology and assistive technology needs of consumers; makes technology and assistive technology recommendations to Vocational Rehabilitation counselors; negotiates price agreements with technology, assistive technology, and training vendors; assigns consumer training duties to staff; delivers technology training to consumers; and determines outside resources for delivering training to consumers.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and six years of experience with assistive technology, including screen readers, screen/video magnifiers, optical character recognition systems, Braille production, and portable book readers. Two years of supervisory or management experience. Basic computer technology, including Windows and Mac OS computers, tablets, Microsoft Office, networks, peripherals, and training.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in assistive technology related to blindness or low vision.

Salary:

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana (505) 476-4456 or email: Email

Travel:

Application Process:

To apply, go to https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant and select the “Apply for Job” button.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Cleveland, OH

About the Office:

The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in northern Ohio. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Sixth Circuit. Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil

cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.

Website: http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh

Job Description:

Law clerks can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested.

Minimum weeks required: 12 weeks minimum. At least 32 hours per week. Full time strongly preferred.

Contact: If you have any questions about the 2019 Summer Law Clerk Program, please feel free to contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret Sweeney at (216) 622-3990.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Application Process:

Applications including resume and cover letter in .pdf format must be sent via email to USAOHN.SummerLaw@usdoj.gov. Your email should be addressed to Margaret A. Sweeney, Assistant U.S. Attorney. Cover letter should include available start date, telephone number and whether student is willing to work in Cleveland, Akron, and/or Youngstown.

Application Deadline:

January 7, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

12-14 positions. Cleveland, OH (10); Akron, OH (2); Youngstown, OH (1)

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Mobile, AL

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office asserts and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases and prosecutes federal criminal offenses. The Southern District of Alabama (SDAL) covers approximately 14,000 square miles, including 400 miles of coastline and 1,700 miles of navigable waterways. This District serves 13 counties within the state and a population of approximately 813,400 citizens.

This position is located in Mobile, Alabama. As Alabama’s oldest city, Mobile has a 300-year history that provides citizens and tourist alike a year full of activities and attractions. Mobile is only a short distance from Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches which include miles of sparkling turquoise Gulf waters and white sand. For additional information, please visit: http://www.cityofmobile.org/index.php.

Job Description:

A summer law internship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated law student: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other staff, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of Federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students are eligible to apply. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions.

Students must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a security background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applications should be e-mailed to usaals.hro@usdoj.gov. Applications should include the following materials (as one consolidated PDF file): (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is also required.

Application Deadline:

January 11, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Atlanta, GA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia represents the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court as well as in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorneys also are active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments.

Job Description:

Interns will be assigned to one of two divisions: Criminal or Civil. Assignments will include conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, responses, and appellate briefs. Interns also will assist attorneys in all phases of criminal prosecution and civil litigation: including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing hearings, and federal habeas corpus actions.

Qualifications:

First-year and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a background investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, due to the sensitive nature of the work handled by the office.

Salary:

Uncompensated; academic credit available if arranged by the student through the law school.

Travel:

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and contact information: including mailing address, e-mail address, and current telephone number(s). If first semester transcripts for first-year students are not available at the application deadline, that fact should be noted in the cover letter, and the transcript should be forwarded as soon as it is available. The application deadline is January 11, 2019.

Please e-mail your application package to:

Denise Baker, Human Resources Specialist

Email: USAGAN.Resumes@usdoj.gov

Application Deadline:

January 11, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Summer- Constitutional & Specialized Tort Litigation

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

In its landmark decision, Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), the Supreme Court held that federal officials can be sued personally for money damages for on-the-job conduct that violates the Constitution. Cases in which federal employees face personal liability cut across everything the government does in all three branches of government. Whether they are engaging in every-day law enforcement, protecting our borders, addressing national security, or implementing other critical government policies and functions, federal officials of every rank face the specter of personal liability.

The Constitutional Torts Staff represent current and former federal officials at all levels of government nationwide. Our office is one of the few in which a government attorney enters into a traditional attorney-client relationship with the employees that we represent, with all the responsibilities that imposes. Our clients range from line-level employees to senior policy makers with cabinet rank. Constitutional Tort Attorneys defend individual federal employees who are sued under Bivens or otherwise face personal liability arising out of their on-the-job conduct. Constitutional Torts Attorneys also represent the United States and its agencies when both the government and individual employees are sued. The vast majority of cases we handle involve claims for damages against federal employees who are personally sued for alleged constitutional violations under Bivens, but our attorneys are also responsible for other cases involving individual liability, including common law tort suits, statutory claims and professional licensing matters. Our cases are complex and usually involve novel questions of official immunity and constitutional law. The subject matter of our work is as broad and varied as the work of the federal government itself. And while our practice focuses on dispositive motions, it also includes discovery and taking cases to trial.

Additional information about the Constitutional & Specialized Tort Litigation Section is available at: http://www.justice.gov/civil/constitutional-specialized-tort-litigation-section.

Job Description:

Interns are an integral part of the Constitutional Torts team. We ensure that interns are assigned to a variety of cases and have the opportunity to work with many attorneys. Interns are assigned numerous legal research and writing projects and are expected to produce first-rate legal memoranda, motions, or briefs. Interns may also be asked to assist with written discovery, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. Our interns are encouraged to attend moot courts and to provide feedback to attorneys preparing for oral arguments. The ability to attend moot courts, mock trials, and depositions are subject to those events being scheduled during the time-period of the internship. We strive to provide our interns with a professionally meaningful experience that is tailored to their goals.

Qualifications:

Rising second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals are essential. Excellent opportunity for students with a background or interest in litigation, constitutional law, tort law, law enforcement, immigration, and national security issues. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Summer interns must be able to commit a minimum of 35 hours per week for 8-12 weeks.

Salary:

Uncompensated but eligible for transit subsidy and academic course credit (depending on school requirements).

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and 5-10 page legal writing sample via email to Evelyn.Kennedy@usdoj.gov. The cover letter should be addressed to "Evelyn Kennedy." It is best to send all documents in .PDF format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before and after the application deadline. Please submit your application materials by January 15.

1Ls: Under NALP guidelines, we can only accept applications starting on December 1. We recognize that fall semester grades are not usually available until early January. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible after fall semester grades are received.

2Ls/3Ls: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline:

January 16, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

1-2

Law Student Volunteer - Summer 2019 - Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative addresses the unique challenges that servicemembers face while on active duty, that veterans face upon returning home, and that families face when a loved one is deployed. The Initiative focuses on three areas: enforcement, education and access to justice. In terms of enforcement, the Initiative seeks to extend the expertise and resources needed to enforce the civil and criminal statutes protecting the rights of servicemembers, veterans, and their families to lawyers and investigators throughout the Department of Justice. We also promote information sharing among federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, so that they too can use all of the tools at their disposal. With regard to education, we are expanding our website, servicemembers.gov, which provides informational materials for both the military community and legal practitioners. We also facilitate regular outreach events, where servicemembers, veterans, and their families are informed about their rights and who to contact in the event that those rights are violated. And finally, in terms of access to justice, the Initiative uses grants and other resources to support the efforts of courts and other organizations to respond to the specialized circumstances of servicemembers and veterans in the justice system.

Job Description:

The law student intern for the office will assist the directors of the initiative in prosecuting cases on behalf of servicemembers, researching cutting edge servicemembers-related legal issues, providing input on suggested legislation to assist servicemembers and veterans, and providing support for intragovernmental meetings and base visits organized by the initiative. The intern will work directly with Assistant Director Andrew Braniff.

Qualifications:

The initiative is seeking second- or third-year law student, or joint degree or LL.M. student. The ideal candidate will have superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and a commitment to servicemember and veterans issues. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in civil rights law and legislation. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Interns must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks in the summer.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Applicants should email a resume and a cover letter indicating their skills and interest in the initiative to servicemembers@usdoj.gov by January 18, 2019. Candidates will be informed if an interview will be requested February 1, 2019. Further information on the initiative may be found at servicemembers.gov.

Application Deadline:

January 18, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Denver, CO

About the Office:

The District of Colorado is an energetic, forward-looking district comprised of three staff offices: Denver, Durango, and Grand Junction. The office values diversity and seeks to provide an inclusive, rewarding work environment for employees of all backgrounds. The District contains a Criminal Division, Civil Division, and Appellate Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law - types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax, and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; assaults; and murders. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of cases include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); public land issues (quiet title, condemnation, land-use, access to public land, endangered species); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act (malpractice, etc.); and constitutional torts (Bivens).Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff's counsel in areas that include, but are not limited to: Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; the enforcement of CERCLA; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed.

Job Description:

Assignments include, but are not limited to, drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The interns become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the local rules of practice for the Colorado United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, interns may attend depositions, meetings with agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings.

Practice Area:

Appellate Litigation

Civil Litigation

Criminal Litigation

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications:

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

Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to first-year (second semester), second and third-year law students. Law school graduates are not eligible for law student volunteer positions. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. 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.
Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected).

Salary:

This is a voluntary position without compensation or benefits.

Travel:

Not required

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, and a current unofficial school transcript or proof of enrollment (e.g., letter from registrar's office). Please use the link below to apply for a summer 2019 internship.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/514587600

The announcement is open through Monday, January 21, 2019.

Application Deadline:

January 21, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Many

Summer Legal Intern

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

About the Office:

United States Attorney William M. McSwain leads the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, one of the largest in the country with 130 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) currently on staff. There are 105 non-attorney positions in the office. The USAO is located at 615 Chestnut Street in downtown Philadelphia, one block from the Federal Courthouse and overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The office is divided into three divisions: Criminal, Civil, and Administration, whose Chiefs report to the United States Attorney William M. McSwain.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney's Office offers unpaid summer internships for students in law school. The internship program is nine or ten weeks long and begins shortly after Memorial Day. Interns are assigned to work on either criminal or civil matters, although it is usually possible to work on both types of cases during the summer if that is desired.

The program allows interns to work on and observe cases litigated in the United States District Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Interns participate with Assistant United States Attorneys in all phases of litigation, from investigations through trial and appeal.

Interns also attend training sessions in which they learn relevant skills and hear from various participants in the criminal justice system. The speakers include judges and staff members of this office. When possible, the office also sponsors field trips to locations (such as prisons and local courthouses) relevant to the prosecution of criminal cases.

The office participates in work study programs but does not provide any matching funds.

If you have questions about the program or the application process described below, please call Assistant United States Attorney Richard W. Goldberg at (215) 861-8200.

Qualifications:

To be hired, an applicant must be:

currently enrolled in a law school
a United States citizen
selected by the internship committee
successfully cleared following a background check undertaken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (which includes inquiry into illegal drug use and bad debts)

The summer internship program is open to all currently enrolled law students (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year attending at night or part time). It is not open to those who have already graduated law school.

Salary:

Uncompensated. The office will work with law schools that offer academic course credit or work study.

Application Process:

Applications consist of a cover letter and a resume (a resume submitted through a law school placement office is also sufficient). If not submitted through a law school placement office, applications must be post-marked or hand delivered no later than January 25, 2019. to:

Richard W. Goldberg
Assistant U.S. Attorney
615 Chestnut Street
Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Applications submitted by e-mail will not be considered.
The internship committee selects candidates to interview from the resumes submitted. Please do not call the office to attempt to arrange an interview as this is not how candidates are selected for interview. If you are not attending a Philadelphia area school but are going to be in the Philadelphia area on particular dates, please specify those dates in your cover letter.
Candidates who are interviewed are asked to provide at the interview a law school transcript and writing sample.
Candidates selected by the committee must provide information for a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
Final approval for all applicants is then obtained from the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Application Deadline:

January 25, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Louisville, KY

About the Office:

The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, gang activities, internet-related crimes, and drug trafficking. The office also represents the United States in civil suits filed against federal agencies and employees, as well as in affirmative civil actions to enforce compliance with federal law or protect the interests of the United States. The Appellate and Legal Resource Counsel Division is responsible for handling the office's appeals with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Western District of Kentucky covers fifty-three western counties in Kentucky. The main office is in Louisville, Kentucky, with a staffed office in Paducah and unstaffed offices in Bowling Green and Owensboro.

Web site: www.usdoj.gov/usao/kyw

Job Description:

Interns will work closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys on criminal, civil, and appellate matters. Interns perform legal research in a variety of areas, including tort and contract law, medical malpractice, immigration law, the federal sentencing guidelines, and substantive criminal law and procedure. In addition to conducting legal research, interns are routinely called upon to draft research memoranda, legal pleadings, and trial briefs. They may also play an integral role in responding to habeas corpus and other prisoner petitions. Students will also have opportunities to observe federal court proceedings and appellate arguments in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Minimum Weeks Required: 8-10 weeks; Full-Time

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check is required due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Salary:

Volunteer (without compensation). Academic credit possible at the discretion of the law school.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Submit writing sample and resume that includes e-mail address and telephone number where student can be reached both day and evening. The student may also include a cover letter and transcript. Send application materials to:

United States Attorney’s Office

717 W. Broadway

Louisville, KY 40202

Attention: Terry M. Cushing, Law Clerk Coordinator

Telephone: (502) 582-5911

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

4-6

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Birmingham, AL

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama is charged with the primary responsibility of prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, internet related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory and civil laws. The criminal side of the office is broken into several divisions and units: general crimes and narcotics, public corruption and asset forfeiture, and terrorism and economic/cybercrimes. The Appellate Division is responsible for handling the office’s appeals with the Eleventh Circuit Court of appeals. They are also responsible for writing briefs and presenting arguments in the circuit court of appeal, drafting and editing briefs, and conducting moot courts and otherwise preparing Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for oral argument.

Job Description:

Perform research projects, draft memoranda, and assist in trial preparation. Interns will be given assignments in as many different divisions and units as possible, providing exposure to a wide variety of practice areas and a number of AUSAs. We also host roundtable discussions at which AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary and federal agents speak. Our goal is to introduce our interns to the federal legal system and to help them develop their practical legal skills.

Internship Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Minimum Weeks Required: 6

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO.

Salary:

Volunteer (uncompensated). Course credit and externship opportunities may be possible depending on school requirements.

Travel:

None

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates available, and telephone numbers(s) where you can be reached in the day and evening, to the following:

United States Attorney's Office

Northern District of Alabama

Human Resources Office

1801 Fourth Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 244-2075

Fax: (205) 244-2074

Email: USAALN.Human.Resources@usdoj.gov

(Applications submitted by email prior to the deadline date will be accepted.)

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Tulsa, OK

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office protects and serves the citizens of the Northern District of Oklahoma through the ethical, vigorous, and impartial enforcement of the laws of the United States. As the principal litigator for the United States of America in the Northern District of Oklahoma, the United States Attorney prosecutes all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defends the United States when it is a party in a civil case. Our criminal caseload includes violent crime, complex drug and money laundering activities, complex financial institution and corporate fraud, computer fraud, environmental crime, public corruption matters, organized crime, and crimes in Indian Country.

Job Description:

The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first hand experience in working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of federal criminal law. Interns work closely with federal prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office on a variety of diverse projects. Work may include legal research and drafting legal memoranda on a wide range of topics including 4th Amendment search and seizure issues, federal Indian law, and due process. Also, interns will have the opportunity to attend criminal trials and various hearings in federal court with prosecutors, as well as interact and work with a variety of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

All full-time second- or third-year law students. Student should have excellent academic credentials, good writing skills and basic knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

Salary:

Academic credit (to be decided by each school).

Application Process:

Please submit a resume with cover letter, an official transcript, writing sample (optional) and dates available via email to destiny.mozingo@usdoj.gov or

U.S. Attorney's Office
Northern District of Oklahoma
110 West 7th Street, Suite 300
Tulsa, OK 74119

ATTN: Destiny Mozingo, Human Resources Specialist

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (Uncompensated)

Job Location: Fresno, CA

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The office places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourages applications from attorneys from all ethnic groups, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is headquartered in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California – from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Fresno Office serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern.

Fresno is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

Job Description:

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) in the Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Unit of the Fresno office. The SAUSA will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws with an emphasis on prosecuting misdemeanor violations within the Eastern District of California. The SAUSA will receive substantial training in investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, and will have the opportunity to attend formal training or conferences with SAUSAs and Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) from districts across the country.

This is a one-year appointment without compensation. Employee benefits for this position will be limited.

Note: Employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. In addition, contractors, including employees of contractors who do business with the Department of Justice, and who also are attorneys, are not eligible to serve as uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys. 5 CFR 3801.106, Outside Employment, prohibits, generally Department attorneys from engaging in the compensated outside practice of law, with the exception of law professors. Attorneys in this category are employed to teach law, and are not otherwise engaged in the compensated outside practice of law.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one year of post J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States Citizenship is required.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment 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.

Following appointment, SAUSAs generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

Travel will occasionally be required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:

United States Attorney’s Office

ATTN: Phillip A. Talbert, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

501 I Street, Suite 10-100

Sacramento, CA 95814.

Resumes should include a detailed description of employment history, to include dates of employment (month/year). This announcement is open until filled but no later than Thursday, January 31, 2019, and applications must be postmarked by that date to be considered. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (19-EDCA-03A) on your resume and cover letter.

No telephone calls please.

This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html and http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae.

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

1 (Additional positions may be added as needed)

Summer Law Clerk

Job Location: Honolulu, HI

About the Office:

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii is located in Honolulu and responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Hawaii. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Volunteer Law Clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Website: http://www.justice.gov/usao-hi

Job Description:

Law Clerks can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; research legal issues for indictments and investigations; assemble exhibits for trial, or observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working.

Internship Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Minimum weeks required: 10 weeks minimum. At least 40 hours per week.

Contact: If you have any questions about the Summer Law Clerk Program, please feel free to contact Human Resource Assistant, Leah Welch, at (808) 440-9267 or (808) 541-2850.

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year law students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Salary:

Uncompensated; possible work-study credit

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample may be mailed directly to the below address or by e-mail to USAHI.Employment@usdoj.gov. Applications post-marked after the due date, or sent by fax will not be considered.

U.S. Attorney's Office

District of Hawaii

300 Ala Moana Blvd., #6-100

Honolulu, HI 96850

ATTN: Leah Welch, HR Assistant

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer

Job Location: Montgomery, AL

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil action, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties among other things.

Job Description:

Typical assignments will include assisting with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues, drafting/writing motions and responses and various pleadings, providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys, interviewing witnesses, and assembling exhibits for trial.

Internship Locations: Montgomery

Minimum Weeks Required: 8

Web Site: www.justice.gov/usao/alm

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are eligible to apply. Law school graduates are not eligible for summer positions. Must be a U.S. citizen and will be subjected to a security background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.

Salary:

Work-study credit may be possible.

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates when available, and telephone number(s) where student can be reached in the day and evenings.

U.S. Attorney's Office
Middle District of Alabama
Montgomey, AL 36104

ATTN: Retta Goss, Administrative Officer
Telephone: (334) 223-7280
Fax: (334) 223-7524

Application Deadline:

February 1, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Number of Positions Available:

Law Student Volunteer, Summer – Environmental Torts

Job Location: Washington, DC

About the Office:

The Environmental Torts Section (ET) defends the government in property damage, wrongful death, and personal injury cases, involving toxic substances in the environment, and federal facilities. ET's toxic tort matters are filed and litigated under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and commonly involve complex scientific and medical issues requiring expert testimony. ET operates within a wide range of litigation, often defending the government in multiple-plaintiff lawsuits and in mass tort actions. These cases are often brought by plaintiffs alleging injuries caused by air, surface, water, or groundwater contamination, or by direct contact with hazardous substances. Some of the more recent cases ET has litigated have related to: (1) legionella bacteria at a government hospital facility; (2) alleged heavy metal exposures from mine waste released into a river; (3) alleged formaldehyde exposures from emergency housing units deployed by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina; (4) the Department of Interior's application of herbicide over a portion of Idaho; (5) alleged groundwater contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; (6) alleged exposure to per-fluorinated compounds; and, (7) EPA's oversight of state and local agencies' activities concerning lead in the water supply of Flint, Michigan.

Job Description:

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging opportunity? The Department of Justice is looking for ambitious and reliable volunteer law students who can:

assist in handling large mass tort cases;
investigate cases and organize large cases files;
research federal and state law, and federal agency guidelines;
research expert witnesses;
summarize transcripts and medical reports;
work on broad and diverse legal case matters; and
be a part of a team that has responsibility, visibility, and importance.

Qualifications:

Be a current law student. Excellent research and writing skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to be part of a team environment are essential. Excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in environmental law, toxic torts, and/or litigation in general. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Interns must be able to commit 40 hours per week for 8 to 12 weeks in the summer.

Salary:

Uncompensated. Course credit, work-study, and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and current transcript via email by 11:59 p.m. on January 31,2019, to etlintern.hiring@usdoj.gov. The cover letter should be addressed to the "Environmental Torts- Law Student Volunteer Coordinator." It is best to send all documents in PDF format.

Application Deadline:

February 1, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Up to 5

Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)

Job Location: Miami, FL

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Appellate Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in one of the largest USAOs in the nation. Divisions include: Appellate, Asset Forfeiture, Civil and Criminal. The Criminal Division is further divided into Sections: Major Crimes, Economic & Environmental Crimes, Narcotics, National Security, Public Corruption & Civil Rights, and Special Prosecutions. SDFL is a leader in the prosecution of health care fraud, bank and other white collar frauds, narcotics offenses, human trafficking cases, public corruption, and national security matters. The Appellate Division provides advice and assistance to the litigation sections in appellate matters and handles all appeals before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Asset Forfeiture Division handles some of the most significant and complex forfeiture cases in the nation using criminal and civil forfeiture to take the profit out of crime and, in many cases, return assets to victims. The Civil Division defends the interest of the United States from suits alleging statutory torts, constitutional torts, employment discrimination, and a myriad of other claims. The Civil Division also prosecutes cases for fraud and other violations of federal laws and is responsible for collecting monies owed to the government as a result of criminal fines, defaulted student loans, mortgage foreclosures, bond forfeitures and civil judgments. The division's civil rights enforcement program investigates and litigates cases involving discrimination in the areas of housing, public employment, disability, voting and education. There are also three branch offices located in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce.

Job Description:

The incumbent will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in a wide range of unique and complex cases, in a District that extends over 300 miles from Key West to Vero Beach. The Appellate Division AUSA provides advice and assistance to the litigation sections in appellate matters and handles all appeals before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post J.D. experience, and be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred qualification: Applicants should possess strong oral and written communication skills, legal research and writing skills, interpersonal skills and exercise fair and sound judgment. Additionally, it is desired that the successful candidate have strong academic credentials and at least three years of post-J.D. experience.

Salary:

AUSA's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The possible salary range is $53,062.00 through $138,790.00 (plus locality rate), per annum.

Travel:

Regular travel, both within and outside the district, will be required depending on the needs of any particular case assignment.

Application Process:

Reference the vacancy number: 19-SDFL-AUSA-01

A cover letter, resume and writing sample must be submitted by e-mail to: USAFLS-AUSAResumes@usdoj.gov Electronic submission of applications is preferred, however, if doing so creates a hardship, applications may be sent to:

United States Attorney's Office
Southern District of Florida
Attention: Attorney Recruitment
99 NE 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132

No telephone calls please.

Announcement is opened until filled, but no later than February 6, 2019.

(The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds).

Note: The USAO, SDFL, cannot be responsible for lost, misrouted, or delayed e-mail transmissions.

Application Deadline:

February 6, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Number of Positions Available:

1; however, additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy.

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Lexington, KY

About the Office:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky is charged with prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies authority, and recovering funds from violators of criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The Appellate Division is responsible for handling the office appeals with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

For additional information on our office visit: www.justice.gov/usao/kye/

Job Description:

This is an uncompensated law student internship. Interns will be assigned to one of three divisions in Lexington: Criminal, Civil, or Appellate. Usual assignments will include legal research, drafting pleadings and responses and appellate briefs. Interns will also assist attorneys in all phases of criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation: including discovery, depositions, pretrial hearings, sentencing hearings, and federal habeas corpus actions. They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. Interns are also encouraged to attend office training on current legal issues. Interns will also have an opportunity to visit the District, Bankruptcy, and Appellate Courts, and to interact with the various federal agencies to provide an overview of the U.S. Attorney's Office, the investigative agencies it collaborates with and its role within the U.S. Department of Justice.

Internships will begin as soon as late May and end by early August.

Minimum weeks required: 10 weeks, full time schedule.

Qualifications:

Rising second- and third-year students may apply. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the clerkship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney's Office.

This background check requires substantial input from the candidate, and it is imperative that all security forms be completed and returned in a timely fashion as applicants selected may not begin volunteer work until background check has been favorably completed (which may take up to 8 weeks).

Salary:

Uncompensated; work-study credit possible.

Application Process:

Applications should include the following materials, all in one consolidated PDF file: (1) cover letter (please note preferred location (Criminal or Civil or Appellate) in order of preference in bold, on upper left corner); (2) resume; (3) law school transcript with GPA; (4) one legal writing sample; (5) date available; and (6) telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evening.

Submit applications by email to usakye.staffing@usdoj.gov.

Please direct any questions to usakye.staffing@usdoj.gov or call DeShawn Gordon at (859) 685-4845.

Work-study credit possible. (No matching contributions available; all compensation must be provided by law school.) We provide limited administrative assistance to students who qualify for certain grants, or who are interested in receiving law school course credits.

Application Deadline:

February 15, 2019

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

4-7

Summer 2019 Volunteer Law Intern

Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI

About the Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan is primarily responsible for prosecuting federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. The criminal side of the Office consists of several divisions and units including: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial fraud, government fraud, violent crimes, public protection, and appeals. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies’ authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws.

Job Description:

Interns will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of Assistant U.S. Attorneys in conjunction with pending cases. Interns will receive criminal and civil assignments depending upon interest and office needs. Interns who have completed their second year of law school may be eligible to gain significant in-court experience under local rules. The USAO will also host informative lunch sessions which will include presentations from AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary, and federal agents, as available. The goal of the program is to introduce interns to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience. See former intern comments on our website for more information about the intern experience in our office. http://www.justice.gov/usao/miw/joas/lawstudent.html

Qualifications:

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the internship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. A background check is required because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorney’s Office. The background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately four weeks.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Application Process:

Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of availability, email address, and telephone number(s) where the student can be reached. Vets should send a DD-214. Please email all documents combined into one .pdf file USAMIW.personnel@usdoj.gov. Post mail also accepted.

United States Attorney’s Office

Western District of Michigan

Attention: Britni Michael

P.O. Box 208

Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208

Application Deadline:

February 15, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

3-4

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2019

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

About the Office:

The jurisdiction of United States Immigration Courts includes all matters brought before the Court by the Department of Homeland Security. The judges preside over formal immigration hearings to determine whether immigrants are deportable, excludable, inadmissible, or removable from the United States. In addition, the judges have jurisdiction to consider various forms of discretionary and mandatory relief, including waivers, adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the U.N. Convention against Torture.

The Los Angeles Detained Immigration Court is a detained setting. The immigration judges frequently address the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, bond eligibility for individuals in prolonged detention, and due process safeguards for individuals with mental health needs. Volunteer legal interns will gain broad exposure to Ninth Circuit case law when determining the eligibility of immigrants for relief from removal. The judges at the Court seek prospective interns with a diversity of perspectives and experiences, who are passionate about discussing the pressing immigration issues the office encounters every day.

The Los Angeles Detained Immigration Court is a fast-paced work environment and requires attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The office environment is welcoming and supportive.

Job Description:

The internship will require a commitment of 40 hours per week. The position will involve in-depth research and analysis of legal issues, as well as preparation of legal memoranda and draft decisions that immigration judges will take under advisement. Throughout the internship, interns will report directly to their assigned mentor Attorney Advisor for supervision and feedback on their written work. Interns will also have the opportunity to discuss their written work and research with the judges at the Court. Interns can expect to complete assignments, which they may later use as writing samples.

In addition, interns will be able to observe all types of matters brought before the Court and participate in field trips to other immigration government offices such as the Anaheim Asylum Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in San Diego.

Qualifications:

Applicants should demonstrate a strong background and interest in immigration law. All interns at the Court must be United States citizens, enrolled in law school at the time of their application and during the course of their internships, and must successfully complete an FBI background check before beginning their internships.

Salary:

Although the internship is unpaid, interns may be able to obtain academic credit with the permission of the intern’s law school.

Application Process:

We will accept applications until February 15, 2019. The hiring process will include an interview in person or by telephone. However, we will make hiring decisions on a rolling basis. Interested students should submit their applications via email to Attorney Advisor Thelma Lizama at Thelma.A.Lizama@usdoj.gov, with the subject line “EOIR Summer Internship Application.” Candidates should include the following materials as a single PDF file: resume, transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample (maximum 10 pages), three references, and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position.

Application Deadline:

February 15, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Law Clerk, Student Volunteer

Job Location: Tucson, AZ

About the Office:

The Tucson branch of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has primary responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes occurring in and relating to Southern Arizona. Law student clerks will handle research and writing projects from the offices of Criminal, Civil, and Appellate Divisions:

Criminal Division : Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Criminal Division prosecute violations of the federal criminal code including: narcotics trafficking crimes, violent crimes occurring on the Indian reservations and federal facilities located in southern Arizona, white collar crimes (including mortgage fraud, tax fraud, corruption, and money laundering), crimes affecting the national security of the United States (including alien smuggling, weapons smuggling, and terrorism) and crimes particularly prevalent in the southwest border states (including illegal reentry of a removed alien and alien smuggling).

Appellate Division: Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Appellate Division research and write appellate briefs and conduct oral argument on behalf of the United States before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They also provide legal advice to the attorneys in the Civil and Criminal Divisions and help draft pleadings of first impression. In addition to working on appellate briefs, law clerks may be invited to attend moot courts that are conducted before every Ninth Circuit oral argument.

Civil Division: Assistant U.S. Attorneys working in the Civil Division handle an extensive volume of cases, including defending the actions of federal agencies, handling Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act cases, defending medical malpractice actions and employment discrimination claims, and defending Federal Tort Claims Act cases. Attorneys also represent federal law enforcement officers. The Civil Division handles bankruptcy matters, and contains the Financial Litigation Unit, which handles collections on behalf of the government.

Job Description:

Law clerks will conduct legal research and draft motions and pleadings filed in U.S. District Court, and will have the opportunity to assist with court and trial preparation. Clerks may also have the opportunity to help draft appellate briefs filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Law clerks are encouraged to watch federal court proceedings, attend legal trainings, and explore federal practice and procedure.

Successful applicants should: 1) be proactive self-starters who are interested in working in a fast-paced environment offering a variety of opportunities and experiences; 2) have solid research and writing skills; and 3) have a demonstrated interest in public service, particularly including experience working in a prosecution office. Clerks will be given assignments in as many different practice areas and with as many different attorneys as possible, providing exposure to a number of subject matters and styles of practice. Additionally, interested individuals participating in the Summer Clerkship Program will have the opportunity to tour a port of entry facility along the U.S./Mexico border, and a federal prison.

Qualifications:

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school as a rising 2L or 3L. Must be a U.S. citizen. Strong grades and excellent research and writing skills. Completion of a law school Evidence course is a plus. A background check must be completed upon acceptance of the clerkship offer because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorneys Office. Prior criminal arrests and/or convictions, illegal drug or alcohol use, unresolved debtor or tax issues could disqualify the student. Applicants who are available for at least 10 weeks during the summer are preferred.

Salary:

The clerkships are unpaid, and clerks will not receive benefits; however, the office will work with law schools that offer academic course credit.

Travel:

Application Process:

Applications should be e-mailed to Micah Schmit. Applications should include the following materials: (a) résumé, (b) law school transcript, (c) legal writing sample, (d) dates of availability, and (e) telephone number(s) where the applicant can be reached in the daytime and evenings. A cover letter is optional. For Summer 2019, please submit your applications to Mr. Schmit, Gerard.schmit@usdoj.gov by March 15th, 2019.

Application Deadline:

March 15, 2019

Number of Positions Available:

Up to 3