The Civil Division represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers and other federal employees in a wide range of civil litigation that spans the spectrum of government activities. The Civil Division is the largest litigating component within Justice, employing nearly 1500 employees, and representing over 100 federal agencies in a wide range of complex, high-profile civil litigation. Justice was ranked number seven in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for 2009 (www.bestplacestowork.org). The Civil Division was ranked number three out of 216 agency subcomponents. The Division is comprised of six litigating Branches, for more information about each Branch visit: www.usdoj.gov/civil.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description:
Interns research, write, and develop draft motions, briefs, and discovery; attend depositions, moot court and oral arguments; perform legal research; and assist attorneys in all phases of trial preparation and at trial.
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Qualifications
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First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students
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Suitability and Citizenship: It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment
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Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years
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Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions
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Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)
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Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that their retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that they were transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more)
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