The District of Columbia Courts consists of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. DC Courts constitutes the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government, and is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches.
The Courtroom Support and Quality Control Branch is responsible for the management, operation and quality assurance of all courtrooms in the Family Court Operations Division. This position is open for the Summer semester starting in June 2018.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Summary
The District of Columbia Courts consists of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. DC Courts constitutes the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government, and is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches.
The Courtroom Support and Quality Control Branch is responsible for the management, operation and quality assurance of all courtrooms in the Family Court Operations Division. This position is open for the Summer semester starting in June 2018.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Must submit to a background and/or security investigation
Must be 18 years or older
Must be enrolled as a degree - seeking student
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better
Must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Résumé 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (copy of unofficial college transcript)
Submission of all required documentation is a must by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Applicant must be in the third or fourth year of their undergraduate program or enrolled in a graduate or law school program. The student must be in good standing at their university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and able to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week throughout the Summer.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your unofficial transcript. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, the list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants should report only attendance from accredited institutions. Applicant can verify accreditations at the following website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Additional information
This position is an unpaid internship. All required information must be received by the closing date.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the volunteer intern program. Applicant selections are based on academic achievement, the area of study, experience, completeness and professionalism of application. The Human Resources Division refers eligible candidates to the hiring official based on current work projects and opportunities available in the District of Columbia Courts.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States
Next steps
Once the completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated to determine your rating. The Human Resources Division will refer qualified candidates to the internship supervisor in the division for further consideration and possible interview. The Human Resources Division will notify all applicants of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States
Next steps
Once the completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated to determine your rating. The Human Resources Division will refer qualified candidates to the internship supervisor in the division for further consideration and possible interview. The Human Resources Division will notify all applicants of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
