Student Legal Volunteer

Summary

Are you looking for a meaningful internship that will give you a competitive edge, marketable experience, and knowledge of the Federal Government while making a difference in people's lives? Check out this opportunity from the Office of the Inspector General to learn more about the office and the Federal Maritime Commission. We are seeking motivated law students who love challenge, can bring fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions to the office and agency!

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/10/2024 to 06/25/2024

• Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• District of Columbia, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Internships

• Work schedule

Part-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0099 General Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

2024-06-V-R

• Control number

795080800

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The Office of Inspector General internship is designed to provide law students with experience in a variety of real world Federal legal experience.

Interns can expect to assist the Office of Inspector General with providing written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, or decisions in the application of policies, regulations, and Federal laws for the programs and policies of FMC. Other assignments include legal analysis and research, conducting/participating in meetings, conferences, and consultations as necessary, preparing memoranda and opinions, and serving as an OIG liaison with the FMC and other government agencies.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Duration of Internship:Students should be available from September until December 2024 and be able to work sixteen hours per week.

Conditions of Student Volunteer Program:

• Selectees must submit school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) and proof of enrollment in a degree or certificate-seeking program at an accredited education institution.

• Student volunteers do not receive payment of any kind from FMC, except approved volunteers may be eligible for a transit subsidy.

• Students must sign and adhere to the Federal Maritime Commission's Student Volunteer Service Agreement.

• A representative from selectee's school must sign the Federal Maritime Commission's Student Volunteer Service Agreement form.

• Although optional, students are encouraged to work with their school academic advisor to request course credits for the Student Volunteer Program.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

Currently enrolled and in good standing as a J.D. or LL.M candidate in an ABA accredited law school.

AND

Completed at least one (1) year of law school by requested start date.

• You must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years old; AND

• Enrolled as a student on at least a half-time basis and as defined by your educational institution and be in good academic standing as defined by your educational institution; AND

• Submit proof of student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the student volunteer opportunity. Students must maintain student eligibility and enrollment throughout the duration of the student volunteer opportunity and must be actively enrolled at an accredited institution.

• Students who have graduated or will graduate prior to the completion of the Student Volunteer Program commitment are ineligible to participate without proof of future enrollment at an accredited educational institution.

• Specific work schedules vary and will be set upon selection.

• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Education

Please refer to the qualifications section.

Additional information

• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.

• Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits. Student interns may be eligible to receive a federal transit benefit to help pay for mass transit for their home-to-work commute.

• Accepted student volunteer interns are not considered to be Federal employees for any purpose other than for the purpose of:

• The Federal Tort Claims provisions published in 28 U.S.C. 2671 through 2680 which enables individuals (that are not Federal employees) who are injured by negligent or wrongful acts of Federal employees acting within the scope of their employment to submit claims for compensation for those injuries to the Federal Government.

• Claims related to injuries to Federal employees sustained during performance of work assignments under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 81.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Complete applications will be reviewed to make sure all volunteer intern program criteria are met. Selections are based on academic achievement, area of study, experience, completeness and professionalism of application package, ability to commit to spring/summer/fall schedule, and interview(s).

• Benefits

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Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following information must be contained in your application package:

• Cover Letter, to include proposed start and end dates, number of work hours per week, and any anticipated time-off during the internship.

• Resume

• Writing sample

• Current Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable) or University Letter of acceptance

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources on (202) 523-5773. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below to Jonathan Hatfield: jhatfield@fmc.gov

The completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Agency contact information

Vicky Schenck

Phone (202) 523-0213 Email vschenck@fmc.gov

Address Office of the Inspector General

800 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite 1054

Washington, DC 20573

US

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Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

The following information must be contained in your application package:

• Cover Letter, to include proposed start and end dates, number of work hours per week, and any anticipated time-off during the internship.

• Resume

• Writing sample

• Current Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable) or University Letter of acceptance

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources on (202) 523-5773. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below to Jonathan Hatfield: jhatfield@fmc.gov

The completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

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Agency contact information

Vicky Schenck

Phone (202) 523-0213 Email vschenck@fmc.gov

Address Office of the Inspector General

800 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite 1054

Washington, DC 20573

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/10/2024 to 06/25/2024

• Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• District of Columbia, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Internships

• Work schedule

Part-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0099 General Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

2024-06-V-R

• Control number

795080800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/795080800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.