Bethesda Legal Jobs in Government

Attorney in Bethesda, MD

**Job Title: Health System Specialist** **Department:** **Members Only**, Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Surgery **Job Responsibilities:** - **Budget Management:** Monitor and assist in preparing the annual budget, ensuring that requests for funds and expenditures are proper, justified, and timely. - **Travel Coordination:** Submit travel vouchers and reports within the Defense Travel System. - **Pe

Attorney in Langley, VA

Prevention Specialist, GS 09-15 Duties: The candidate plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs the military and civilian human resources and fiscal programmatic activities. Serves as the personnel strategic planner and resource development/allocation manager. Performs budget formulation work involving the preparation of detailed analysis and cost analyses of multi-year funding needs for one or more future budget years. Establishes, develops, and maintains effectiv

Attorney in Langley, VA

Contract Specialist, GS-09 Duties: The candidate will perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, progra

Attorney in Langley, VA

IT Specialist, GS 07-09 Duties for GS-07: The candidate performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying IT specialist principles, methods and techniques. Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying program management responsibilities in support of systems acquisition. Participates in the development of management information systems (MIS) in support of customer needs. Carries out special

Attorney in Langley, VA

Engineering Intern - Palace Acquire Program, GS 07-09 Duties for GS Series 0801/0806/0830/0840/0850/0854/0855/0861/0893/0896: The candidate performs (general, material, computer, mechanical, electrical, electronics, aerospace) engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty which are screened by a higher-grade engineer. Performs general engineering work of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade engineers. Uses engineering manuals, stan

Law Student - Government in Langley, VA

Contract Specialist, GS-07 Duties: The candidate follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available. Prepares Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate contract clauses are included. Assists in monitoring contract performance a

Attorney in Langley, VA

**Job Title: Meteorologist** **Job Responsibilities:** As a Meteorologist within the organization, the candidate will serve in a developmental capacity addressing meteorological issues that affect the organization's mission. Key responsibilities include: - Performing recurring developmental work assignments. - Participating in special initiatives, studies, and projects in a developmental capacity. - Attending meetings, assisting with presentations, and preparing routine and

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: The Spring 2026 Law Clerk position offers current law students a unique opportunity to engage in client-centered and team-based representation of clients at the organization. Law clerks are fully integrated into trial teams, working closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure clients receive the best possible representation. Responsibilities include significant res

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: The role of a Spring 2026 Law Clerk at the organization involves providing hands-on experience for current law students in the client-centered and team-based representation of clients. Law clerks are fully integrated into the trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff. The responsibilities include: - Conducting significant legal research and writing - A

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Spring 2026 Internship, Paralegal Students Job Responsibilities: Interns with the organization will gain hands-on experience by assisting in client-centered and team-based representation of clients. They will be fully integrated into the organization’s innovative and strategic approach to aggressive litigation and comprehensive advocacy. The majority of interns will work in the District offices, supporting trial attorneys in the representation of adult and juven...

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by assisting in the client-centered and team-based representation of clients. This role involves fully integrating into trial teams and collaborating closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive advocacy. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting significant research and w

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Spring 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization are offered a hands-on experience to assist in client-centered and team-based representation of clients. They are fully integrated into trial teams and work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure the best possible representation for clients. The responsibilities of a law clerk typically include: - Engaging in significant research

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Spring 2026 Internship, Paralegal Students The intern will be placed in the Juvenile Division. Assist trial attorneys in the representation of adult and juvenile clients in criminal cases. Current paralegal, college, or graduate school students will be considered. Duration: starting January 19, 2026 and work for at least 10 weeks Application Deadline: December 12, 2025.

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Summer 2026 Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Paralegal Intern will work within the organization, specifically in a specialized division such as the Juvenile Division. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a smaller group of attorneys in a focused area of law, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the mission of tenacious advocacy and zealous representation of clients. Responsibilities include supporting attor

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Summer 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Engage in legal research to support case preparation and defense strategies. - Draft motions and memoranda to assist in legal proceedings. - Participate in case planning to develop effective defense approaches. - Conduct investigations to gather pertinent information and evidence. - Coordinate with witnesses for trial and hearing preparations. - Assist in trial preparation and provide support during trials, hearings, a

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Summer 2026 Paralegal Intern Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Intern is expected to work closely with attorneys within specialized divisions of the organization, particularly in the Criminal Trial division. The internship offers hands-on experience in a highly specialized area of law, allowing interns to support attorneys in delivering zealous representation and tenacious advocacy for clients. Interns are expected to commit to working consistent days and hours

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Summer 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and write motions and memoranda. - Engage in case planning and investigation. - Coordinate with witnesses and prepare for trials, hearings, and sentencings. - Work closely with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, social workers, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive advocacy and client-centered representation. - Participate in significant research and writing tasks, witness preparatio

Law Student - Government in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Summer 2026 Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Support the Legislative Affairs team in the Maryland Legislature by working on bills aimed at improving justice, enhancing accountability, and reducing mass incarceration. - Focus on legislative priorities such as early release of older or ill incarcerated individuals, treating youthful offenders within the juvenile system, and decriminalizing marijuana. - Contribute to ongoing efforts in mental health care improvement

Attorney in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Fellowship with Organization Job Responsibilities: - Fellows will work in the District offices and Statewide Divisions of the organization. - Engage in projects that are systemic in nature and align with the goals and objectives of the organization. - Collaborate with various departments within the organization to support legal initiatives and advocacy efforts. - Conduct research, draft legal documents, and participate in case preparation under the guidance of exp

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Assistant Public Defender Senior Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in complex legal matters, including bail hearings, motions hearings, trials, and appeals in felony cases. - Ensure clients are consistently heard and respected throughout the legal process. - Conduct legal research and analysis on changes in laws, legislation, procedural rules, court decisions, and case precedents to prepare for trials and anticipate legal problems. - Draft and prepare repo

Law Student - Government in Fort Myer Heights, VA

Job Title JAG Corps Intern Job Responsibilities - Serve as a paid legal intern in JAG Corps offices worldwide for second-year students and within the continental United States for first-year students. - Perform a variety of legal assignments as temporary civil service employees. - Gain first-hand experience of life in the JAG Corps through complete integration into an Army legal office. - Work as a valued team member to learn more about the Army and evaluate if becomin

Attorney in Arlington, VA

Prevention Specialist, GS 09-15 Duties: The candidate plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs the military and civilian human resources and fiscal programmatic activities. Serves as the personnel strategic planner and resource development/allocation manager. Performs budget formulation work involving the preparation of detailed analysis and cost analyses of multi-year funding needs for one or more future budget years. Establishes, develops, and maintains effectiv

Summer Associate in Arlington, VA

Job Title: Law Student Volunteer Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The United States Marshals Service's Office of General Counsel provides legal services and guidance to headquarters and the 94 districts of the USMS. Legal matters addressed by the Office of General Counsel include issues related to judicial security, fugitive apprehension, prisoner transportation, asset seizure and forfeiture, government ethics, administrative law, and civil litigation. As a law student v

Attorney in Arlington, VA

Contract Specialist, GS-09 Duties: The candidate will perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, progra

Attorney in Arlington, VA

Contract Specialist, GS-09 Duties: The candidate will perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the employee the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, progra

Attorney in Arlington, VA

IT Specialist, GS 07-09 Duties for GS-07: The candidate performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying IT specialist principles, methods and techniques. Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying program management responsibilities in support of systems acquisition. Participates in the development of management information systems (MIS) in support of customer needs. Carries out special

Attorney in Arlington, VA

Engineering Intern - Palace Acquire Program, GS 07-09 Duties for GS Series 0801/0806/0830/0840/0850/0854/0855/0861/0893/0896: The candidate performs (general, material, computer, mechanical, electrical, electronics, aerospace) engineering tasks of limited scope and difficulty which are screened by a higher-grade engineer. Performs general engineering work of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade engineers. Uses engineering manuals, stan

Law Student - Government in Arlington, VA

Contract Specialist, GS-07 Duties: The candidate follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available. Prepares Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate contract clauses are included. Assists in monitoring contract performance a

Law Student - Government in Arlington, VA

Job Title: Summer 2026 VIDC Horizon Internship Program Job Responsibilities: - Interns will work closely with mentors assigned to them within the department. - Exposure to all aspects of work as a public defender. - Engage in various tasks and duties that support the legal processes and public defense. Education and Experience Information: - The internship is designed for law students, implying that candidates should be enrolled in a law program or have completed relevant l

Law Student - Government in Arlington, VA

Job Title: VIDC Intern Job Responsibilities: - Assist with case preparation under the guidance of assigned mentors in the Public Defender Office. - Observe misdemeanor and felony criminal trials in general district, juvenile, and circuit courts. - Gain trial experience, if a third-year practice-qualified student, under the supervision of attorneys from the organization. - Engage in daily contact with various agencies involved in the criminal justice system. - Meet with bonds

Administrative Law Attorney in Arlington, VA

Job Title: Attorney-Adviser Job Responsibilities: The Attorney-Adviser position at the Department of Justice (DOJ), within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ), involves several key responsibilities. The incumbent is expected to perform legal analysis, research, and writing as an Attorney Advisor/Law Clerk to an Administrative Law Judge. This role also includes serving as the primary courtroom clerk during formal hearing sessi

Asylum Attorney in Arlington, VA

Job Title: Immigration Judge Job Responsibilities: Immigration Judges serve within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), specifically under the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. They are responsible for presiding over formal, quasi-judicial hearings related to immigration matters. Their duties include: - Conducting immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and other administrative hearings. - Adjudicating individual cases, which may involve remova

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Spring Internship The intern will be placed in the Media Bureau. Should be a law school student with an interest in cable television, broadcast television, broadcast radio, and/or post-licensing satellite matters. Some background in media communications is preferred.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Summer Internship The intern will be placed in the Media Bureau. Should be a law school student with an interest in cable television, broadcast television, broadcast radio, and/or post-licensing satellite matters. Some background in media communications is preferred.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall Internship The intern will be placed in the Media Bureau. Should be a law school student with an interest in cable television, broadcast television, broadcast radio, and/or post-licensing satellite matters. Some background in media communications is preferred.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Summer Internship The intern will be placed in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Legal interns generally will be given assignments related to projects arising from the work of Bureau's Consumer Policy Division (CPD), Disability Rights Office (DRO), Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP), and Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA). Some interns may focus primarily or solely on the work of one Division/Office, and some may receive assignments from a variety

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall Internship The intern will be placed in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Legal interns generally will be given assignments related to projects arising from the work of Bureau's Consumer Policy Division (CPD), Disability Rights Office (DRO), Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP), and Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA). Some interns may focus primarily or solely on the work of one Division/Office, and some may receive assignments from a variety of

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Spring Internship The intern will be placed in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Legal interns generally will be given assignments related to projects arising from the work of Bureau's Consumer Policy Division (CPD), Disability Rights Office (DRO), Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP), and Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA). Some interns may focus primarily or solely on the work of one Division/Office, and some may receive assignments from a variety

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Internship Intern must be in good academic standing and recent graduates. Should have a demonstrated interest in public service and excellent research and writing skills. Will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working closely with the legislative and communications staff, while interns in the District Office will learn about the constituent services process by assisting communications and constituent services staff.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Summer Internship Intern responsibilities include to answering telephones, opening and sorting mail, giving Capitol tours to constituents, tracking legislation, attending community events, assisting with constituent casework, coordinating press-related activities, attending hearings, and preparing constituent correspondence. These tasks give students valuable, direct interaction with the inner workings of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Spring Internship Intern responsibilities include to answering telephones, opening and sorting mail, giving Capitol tours to constituents, tracking legislation, attending community events, assisting with constituent casework, coordinating press-related activities, attending hearings, and preparing constituent correspondence. These tasks give students valuable, direct interaction with the inner workings of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall Internship Intern responsibilities include to answering telephones, opening and sorting mail, giving Capitol tours to constituents, tracking legislation, attending community events, assisting with constituent casework, coordinating press-related activities, attending hearings, and preparing constituent correspondence. These tasks give students valuable, direct interaction with the inner workings of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall Internship The candidate will be responsible for performing exceptional constituent services, researching legislation, and leading Capitol Hill tours. Attend hearings and briefings, as well as perform additional duties based on their abilities and interests. Must have notable academic and extracurricular achievements, leadership potential and a strong writing ability.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall internship Interns' responsibilities will vary. Will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Internship The intern will be expected to effectively communicate with staff members and constituents. Daily tasks include: administrative duties, leading tours of the United States Capitol building, communicating with constituents and other offices on Capitol Hill, attending hearings and meetings, writing briefings and memos, and conducting research. Should have an interest in American government and working in a fast-paced political environment.

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Fall Internship The interns will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. College students or recent graduates will be considered. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but gen

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Summer Internship The interns will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. College students or recent graduates will be considered. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but g

Law Student - Government in Washington, DC

Summer Internship The interns will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. The hours may be flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but generally run 9:00 . to 6:00 . when Congress is in sess