Government

Portland, ME, United States

Law Student Volunteer

Law Student

Full-time

No

Law Student Volunteer, Summer - USAO District of Maine Hiring Organization: United States Attorney's Office (USAO) Hiring Office: Criminal, Civil and Appellate Divisions Job ID: 24-ME-002-Intern Location: Portland, ME 04101 - United States About the Organization: - Investigates and prosecutes federal crimes - Represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil cases - Active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments - Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment Job Description: - Assist in prosecution and defense of criminal and civil cases - Conduct research and write motions, legal issues, and appellate briefs - Assemble exhibits for trial and observe hearings and trials - Positions available in both Portland and Bangor offices Qualifications: - First-year (second semester) and second-year law students - Must be a . citizen - Subject to a background investigation - Minimum of 8-10 weeks required with a minimum of 35 hours per week Application Process: - Send email with one combined PDF including cover letter, resume, and law school transcript - Include contact information and available dates - Email to Sandra Dow, Administrative Officer - Applications accepted January 1st through February 10th each year - More information and application available at Salary: - Uncompensated - Academic credit available if arranged by student through law school Number of Positions: 5 Travel: No travel required Relocation Expenses: Not authorized Department Policies: Equal Employment Opportunity: - Department of Justice is committed to diversity and inclusion - Welcomes applicants from all communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures - Committed to public service and building a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people Reasonable Accommodations: - Provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities - Requests for accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities: - Encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply - May be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A - Contact one of the Department's Disability Points of Contact (DPOC) to express interest in being considered for a position Suitability and Citizenship: - Drug-free workplace - Background investigation required for employment - . citizenship generally required for employment, except for certain exceptions - Dual citizens considered on a case-by-case basis - Residency requirement of living in the United States for at least three of the past five years Veterans: - Veterans' preference considered in attorney hiring - Must include eligibility in cover letter or resume and provide supporting documentation - SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, required for 10-point preference USAO Residency Requirement: - Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district or within 25 miles - See 28 . 545 for district-specific information This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

Send an email with a combined PDF of cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Sandra Dow, Administrative Officer Sandra.Dow@usdoj.gov

Qualification and Experience First-year (second semester) and second-year law students, U.S. citizen

Legal

Sandra J. Dow
Administrative Officer
Department of Justice - United States Attorneys' Office District of Maine
100 Middle Street Plaza
East Tower Sixth Floor
Portland, ME 04101-4100