The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the Judicial branch of the Federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the Federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.

Duties

OPPORTUNITY: The AO is seeking applicants for our agency's Volunteer Student Internship Program. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and prepare students interested in a public service career. The AO is looking for volunteer student interns with backgrounds and/or demonstrated interest in the following areas: human resources, public affairs, law, business administration (marketing, budget, accounting, etc.), and information technology. The Volunteer Student Intern will have an opportunity to improve his or her writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer service skills. Additionally, Volunteer Student Interns are provided with several networking opportunities with fellow interns, agency employees, and other government employers. All internships at the AO are on-site at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (TMFJB) and telework is not permitted. This specific internship will be in the Office of Compliance and Risk (OCR). The intern will be exposed to a wide variety of legal subject areas, including procurement, appropriations, and administrative laws governing the Administrative Office (AO). The intern will work directly with and subject to the supervision of an OCR management analyst and attorney, in researching statutes, federal regulations, case law, and other legal sources governing the operations of the AO. The intern will work to improve a compendium of laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to assist in strengthening the AO's compliance program. We are looking for someone with strong research, analytical, and communication skills. The student should also have initiative to see projects through completion. An interest and commitment to public interest is also preferred. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: 1. Researching statutes, regulations, case law, agency decisions, and other sources. 2. Assisting in compiling laws, regulations, and other legal requirements into a compendium. 3. Working with judicial branch employees in connection with OCR related tasks

Requirements

Qualifications

All students in the Volunteer Student Internship Program must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student, taking at least a half-time academic or technical course load in an accredited 2 year or 4 year program, or in a post-secondary level program. Students must also be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also: Work well in a team environment. Have strong organization and communication skills and be detailed oriented. Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or WordPerfect. Have excellent writing, reading and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate level student working towards a Law degree. The Volunteer Student Internship Program requires all participants to be an active student. Therefore, seniors graduating at the end of the current semester will not be considered unless they are continuing to pursue advanced studies as a degree-seeking student at the beginning of the next semester.

Education

All students in the Volunteer Student Internship Program must be enrolled in an accredited school, and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education.

Contacts

• Address Administrative Office of the US Courts One Columbus Circle NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Bassin Njie
• Phone: (202) 502-2202
• Email: [email protected]