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Summary

This is a summer position with the Office of the Legal Counsel at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 03/07/2023, 11:59 PM EST

Summary

This is a summer position with the Office of the Legal Counsel at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 03/07/2023, 11:59 PM EST

Overview

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Open & closing dates

02/21/2023 to 03/07/2023

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary: $25.53 to - $25.53 per hour

Pay scale & grade: GG 7

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Summer

Work schedule: Full-time

Service: Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Announcement number: SCOTUS-118499943-LO

Control number: 707944400

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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The Office of the Legal Counsel provides support on a variety of case-related issues and provides legal services for the Court as an institution.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship
Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Meet education requirements (see below).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent research skills.
Availability for at least eight weeks.

Education

Successful completion of at least one year of law school is required.

Additional information

Summer Assistants are temporary staff members. Appointments are for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 13 weeks. Summer Assistants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit to Summer Assistants.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

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You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/07/2023, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required:

A resume
Your law school transcript to date
A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Office of the Legal Counsel, and your dates of availability.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

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