A Student Trainee (Legal Intern) will be located in the Legal Division of the FDIC in its Headquarters (Washington, DC or Arlington, VA), or one of the listed regional locations.  Legal Interns work a hybrid bi-weekly schedule which will mandate in-person requirements. The incumbent will work on various assignments that may include: legal operations, investigations, litigation, enforcement, information technology, consumer protection, or legislative activities. 

Duties

Assists attorneys in all aspects of the investigation and litigation of claims, including in connection with preparing and taking discovery, researching and drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, preparing for settlement, and preparing and participating in trials. Supports attorneys in drafting, reviewing, analyzing, or responding to legislative proposals or implementing rules and regulations. Prepares legal memoranda and other written documents in accordance with legal standards of practice involving interpretation of certain provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, FDIC Bylaws and Resolutions, and FDIC Rules and Regulations, and other laws or regulations relative to the FDIC’s operations. Contributes in the preparation of legal opinions as well as briefs and other documents for judicial and administrative proceedings. The practice of law at the FDIC reflects the broad nature of the FDIC's work as well as its unique statutory powers.  Areas of legal practice include:

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for this program, applicants must: (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a Juris Doctorate or LL.M at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis; (2) have a minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0; and (3) be in good academic standing. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. CG-07 level –Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education, or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with completion of a bachelor's degree OR must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-5 grade level. Specialized experience is experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents. If utilizing SAA, you must submit your transcripts or proof of your national honor society membership. Click here for Superior Academic Achievement qualification requirements. CG-09 level –Complete 2 full academic years of graduate level education, or master’s degree or equivalent; LL.B or J.D degree OR must have completed one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-07 level. Specialized experience is experience performing legal research; analyzing facts, evidence, and precedents; and preparing legal document or a combination of both education and experience.

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Contacts

• Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 3501 Fairfax Drive HRB (PA-1730-5007) Arlington, Virginia 22226 United States
• Name: Kori Glass
• Phone: 571-451-8089
• Email: [email protected]