A Student Trainee (Legal Intern) will be located in the Legal Division of the FDIC in its Headquarters (Washington, DC or Arlington, VA), Braintree, MA or San Francisco, CA locations. Legal Interns work a hybrid bi-weekly schedule which will mandate in-person and virtual requirements. The incumbent will work on various assignments that may include: legal operations, investigations, litigation, enforcement, information technology, consumer protection, or legislative activities.
Summary
A Student Trainee (Legal Intern) will be located in the Legal Division of the FDIC in its Headquarters (Washington, DC or Arlington, VA), Braintree, MA or San Francisco, CA locations. Legal Interns work a hybrid bi-weekly schedule which will mandate in-person and virtual requirements. The incumbent will work on various assignments that may include: legal operations, investigations, litigation, enforcement, information technology, consumer protection, or legislative activities.
Yes—The FDIC offers position-specific telework options. Please see the Additional Information section below for more information. Telework options are subject to change.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - This position may be full-time or part-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
09 - Grade 09 - Applicants will be qualified based on initial qualifications. In order to be considered for the next higher grade, you must compete by applying to future FDIC Pathways intern announcements and meet the qualifications for that grade.
All U.S. citizens who are accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, 1 year certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis with an anticipated graduation date AFTER APRIL 2025; have at least a cumulative 2.50 out of 4.0 grade point average; and are in good academic standing.
At the full performance level, major duties include:
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:
Corporate and Executive Operations:
Providing legal opinions on a wide range of topics including statutory powers of the FDIC, the role of the FDIC as a federal agency, and corporate governance.
Handling labor and employment issues including administrative hearings on employee-related matters and negotiations with the bargaining unit representative.
Handling FDIC contracting, including contracting for the services of outside counsel.
Managing Legal Division information technology.
Corporate secretary duties for the Board of Directors.
Managing the FDIC ethics and alternative dispute resolution programs.
Supporting FDIC corporate governance structure and maintaining official corporate records.
Strategic planning to support the division’s leadership development, knowledge management and strategic goals.
Litigation:
Litigating professional liability actions; including claims against directors and officers, attorneys and accountants when arising out of failed banks.
Handling complex commercial litigation matters.
Defending the FDIC against challenges to its statutory authority and appeals from its administrative determinations.
Managing some of the largest civil commercial litigation cases brought by the federal government.
Providing legal advice relating to the investigation and pursuit of criminal matters involving financial institutions.
Supervision, Legislation and Enforcement:
Developing, drafting and providing legal opinions on legislation, regulations and policy statements relating to insured depository institutions.
Providing advice on deposit insurance coverage, assessments of insured depository institutions, Federal securities laws, and consumer laws.
Working closely with bank and review examiners to ensure bank compliance with banking and consumer protection laws and regulations and the continued safety and soundness of insured depository institutions.
Preparing and litigating enforcement cases before administrative law judges and in federal courts.
National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) required.
Must sign pathways agreement if selected.
Must provide official transcripts if selected.
Qualifications
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.
To be found 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 2.50 out of 4.0; and (3) be in good academic standing. Education requirements are established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and must be met by close of announcement. Below are the requirements by grade:
Qualifying Education:
CG-07- 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. If utilizing SAA, you must submit your transcripts or proof of your national honor society membership. Click here for Superior Academic Achievement qualification requirements; OR have a combination of education and experience as listed below.
CG-09 level – Completion of all requirements for a master's degree or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate level education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR have a combination of education and experience as listed below.
An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university.
Qualifying Experience:
CG-07: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing legal research and preparing legal documents.
CG-09: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing legal research, analyzing facts, evidence, and precedents and preparing legal documents.
Combination of Education and Experience - Your current education completed is credited as a percentage of the education required for the grade level and your current experience is credited as a percentage of the total experience required for the grade level. The two percentages are added and must equal 100% in order to qualify for the desired grade level.
Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.
Additional information
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO UPDATE THE GRADUATION DATE REQUIREMENT TO APRIL 2025.
All selectees must sign an FDIC Pathways Internship Participant Agreement.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
Interns will be offered a salary at the base pay for the grade in which they are qualified and selected:
CG-7-$61,401 Braintree, MA | $61,586 Washington, DC | $70,052 San Francisco, CA
CG-9-$75,104 Braintree, MA | $75,330 Washington, DC | $85,686 San Francisco, CA
This appointment may be extended if interns continues to meet all educational and pathways requirements.
The FDIC offers position-specific telework options here.
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
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.
The online assessment questions and resume you submit for this position will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements as outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that the documents you submit contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make this basic qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, the average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.
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.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement)
Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)
Resume: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
Cover letter: Your cover letter should state the anticipated date of graduation and availability date.
References: provide the names of two (2) references (at least one from academia) including email addresses and daytime phone numbers.
Writing Sample: An appropriate writing sample of reasonable length should demonstrate research, analytical and writing skills, (i.e., organization, grammar, spelling and persuasiveness). Do not submit edited work, such as a published law review article; however a draft that is totally your work is acceptable
If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional Information to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:
Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement)
Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)
Resume: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.
Cover letter: Your cover letter should state the anticipated date of graduation and availability date.
References: provide the names of two (2) references (at least one from academia) including email addresses and daytime phone numbers.
Writing Sample: An appropriate writing sample of reasonable length should demonstrate research, analytical and writing skills, (i.e., organization, grammar, spelling and persuasiveness). Do not submit edited work, such as a published law review article; however a draft that is totally your work is acceptable
If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.
Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional Information to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
