Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Salary: Uncompensated

Job Title
- Law Student Volunteer

Location
- Houston - Greenspoint Park Immigration Court, Houston, TX

Organization
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Department
- Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ)

Experience
- United States citizen law student enrolled at least half-time
- Completed at least one semester of law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills

Job Description

- Work under direct supervision of Attorney Advisors
- Perform research and writing assignments for Immigration Judges
- Develop research and writing skills
- Gain understanding of immigration law as it relates to removal proceedings
- Observe immigration court hearings
- Become familiar with relevant laws and case law
- Listen to recorded hearings
- Write memoranda of law
- Draft written decisions
- Produce well-written and well-researched work within judges' deadlines
- In-person position

Application Process

- Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, (unofficial) law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) via email to Judicial Law Clerk Joshua Clem at
- Selected applicants will be required to submit to a security background check
- Must commit to working a minimum of 12 hours per week for at least 10 weeks

Qualifications

- Must be a United States citizen law student enrolled at least half-time
- Completed at least one semester of law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills

Salary

- Uncompensated
- Interns may be eligible for academic credit or educational grants
- Encouraged to contact appropriate person at their law school for eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

- The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
- No discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit based factor
- Encourages applications from diverse communities and identities
- Welcomes applicants with physical and mental disabilities

Reasonable Accommodations

- Agency provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
- Notify agency if accommodation is needed during application and hiring process
- Determinations made on a case-by-case basis

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities

- Encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including those with targeted/severe disabilities, to apply
- May be eligible for direct hire under Schedule A hiring authority
- Contact one of the Department's Disability Points of Contact (DPOCs) to express interest in being considered for a position

Suitability and Citizenship

- Drug-free workplace
- Must pass drug test prior to final appointment
- Employment contingent upon satisfactory background investigation
- Generally prohibits employment of non-citizens within the United States
- Exceptions possible for positions with other DOJ organizations
- Dual citizens considered on a case-by-case basis
- Must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years
- Residency requirement waived for extreme circumstances

Veterans

- Veterans' preference considered as a positive factor in attorney hiring
- Must include eligibility information and supporting documentation in cover letter or resume
- Veterans eligible for 10-point preference must submit SF-15 and required supporting documentation

USAO Residency Requirement

- Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof

To Apply

- Interested applicants can find this and other vacancy announcements under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships
- Submit required materials via email to Judicial Law Clerk Joshua Clem at
- 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.

H1: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

H2: About the Office

H2: Job Description

H2: Qualifications

H2: Application Process

H2: Salary

H2: Department Policies

H2: To Apply

Legal research, writing, analysis, attention to detail, time management, communication, teamwork, adaptability, cultural competency, understanding of immigration law and procedures.

Law student enrolled at least half-time, completed at least one semester of law school.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample by email to Joshua Clem, Judicial Law Clerk at .

Qualification and Experience Law student enrolled at least half-time, completed at least one semester of law school, strong legal research and writing skills.

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