This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/575423400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is open until filled. The first cutoff date for review of applications will be August 14, 2020. Applicants who applied for this position under announcement number 20-14 will be considered for this position.
The key responsibilities of legal interns in the Office of General Counsel are the review and analysis of appellate court decisions in criminal cases and identification and entry of data pertaining to the appellate arguments related to federal sentencing.
07/31/2020 to 09/29/2020
$23.40 - $28.62 per hour
JS 7 - 9
No
Not required
No
Internships
Part-Time
Excepted
9
No
No
20-14a
575423400
This position is open until filled. The first cutoff date for review of applications will be August 14, 2020. Applicants who applied for this position under announcement number 20-14 will be considered for this position.
The key responsibilities of legal interns in the Office of General Counsel are the review and analysis of appellate court decisions in criminal cases and identification and entry of data pertaining to appellate arguments related to federal sentencing. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, supporting the Office of General Counsel with general legal research relating to criminal law and procedure, application of the federal sentencing guidelines, and operation of an independent judicial agency.
Applicants must be currently enrolled, and have completed at least two semesters of study, at an accredited law school.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Office of Human Resources:
(1) reviews the applicant's application to ensure the proper materials are submitted,
(2) ensures that the application addresses all of the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) as stated in the vacancy announcement; and,
(3) determines whether the applicant meets the qualification requirements for the particular position and notifies the applicant about the status of his or her application.
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review.
Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration.
In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
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 schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. All applications must be submitted at https://www.usajobs.gov. Applicants can begin the application process by clicking the "Apply" button at the top of this screen.
The Commission evaluates applicants through a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. Applicants may be required to take a skills assessment test.
Applicants who do not address the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) in his or her application materials as stated in the vacancy announcement are automatically disqualified from consideration and must re-apply before the closing date to be considered for employment.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/575423400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The United States Sentencing Commission is an independent federal agency in the Judicial Branch of government consisting of seven members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate and two non-voting ex-officio members. The agency staff consists of approximately 100 employees. The Commission develops and revises guidelines for federal district court judges to consider in sentencing offenders convicted of federal crimes. The Commission monitors and evaluates the use of the guidelines, conducts research and education programs on guideline application and sentencing matters generally, produces sentencing-related reports, and recommends improvements in federal sentencing practices and policies. Additional information about the Commission can be accessed via the Commission's website at http://www.ussc.gov.