Legal Intern (Student Trainee) NTE 15 WEEKS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | |
$55,924 - $88,926 per year | |
paid time off, sick time | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
April 12, 2024 | |
Duties
The incumbent serves in a developmental student intern capacity performing work assignments to support attorneys/ and/or staff members that vary based on the Bureau/Office where the student is assigned. The assignments and projects cover a broad range of the Commission's mission functions involving rulemaking, spectrum management, application and licensing processing; investigations and complaints analyses, electronic media, public safety and homeland security and consumer information and education. Typically, legal student intern assignments range from supporting litigation and rulemaking, conducting special studies, projects and initiatives to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with public outreach; and, may involve performing a variety of legal functions regarding internal and other administrative matters. Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You may verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed will be verified. Qualifications
GS-07: Completed one full academic year of graduate level education toward a law degree. GS-09: Completed two full academic years of graduate level education toward a law degree. Education requirements must be met prior to appointment. Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met. Education
Enrolled and pursuing a law degree. Additional information
Pathways Program - U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S.CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Other:
Required Documents
***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.*** If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply
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Kristin Young Phone
Address
Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United States Next steps Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. Fair & Transparent
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