Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Application Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2024

- Hiring Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
- Hiring Office: Multiple Locations
- Job ID: Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024
- Location: United States
- Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

About the Organization:
- The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Mission: To promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders.
- National program with 21 regions and 89 field offices.
- Broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases.
- Unique position to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct and systemic fraud and abuse.
- Top 30 percent of federal agency subcomponents and ranks seventh out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.

Job Title: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Experience:

Job Description:
- Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns: Must work in-person at the Washington, DC office.
- Intern for the Office of the Director (OD): May work with the Director or Deputy Director for Field Operations.
- Director: Oversees 21 regions and 89 field offices, manages resources, sets and implements policies to further USTP's objectives.
- Deputy Director for Field Operations (DDFO): Reports to the Director and provides executive level direction and guidance to United States Trustees.
- Interns will assist with projects and studies related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law, conduct legal research, provide data analysis, and assist with preparation for representing the USTP in different capacities.
- Field Office Law Interns: Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Qualifications: Excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, desire to work in a small team, and commitment to fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system.
- Opportunity for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.
- Minimum hours and weeks determined by respective offices.
- Must be a . citizen.

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample via email.
- Indicate preferred location(s) of interest in cover letter.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received and positions may be filled prior to final deadline.

Salary: Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

Number of Positions: Multiple, depending on geographic preference.

Travel: Not required.

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024.

Flexible telework policy, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available

Legal research, writing, attention to detail, teamwork

Must be a U.S. citizen and a second- or third-year law student

Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample via email

Qualification and Experience Second- and third-year law students

Legal