You must be a U.S. citizen, an enrolled first-year (2nd semester) or a second/third-year law student with a strong academic record, committing to 10 hours/week for 14 weeks or 6-8 weeks in summer.

You will review reports, redact PII, analyze legal issues, draft memorandums and dismissal recommendations, create questionnaires for EEO investigations, and assist with office programs and events.

Legal

Research & Development

United States

Washington

The mission of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.


U.S. Department of Justice

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Management (EEO/DM)</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
175 N Street NE<br>
Washington, DC 20002 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Friday, January 31, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The mission of the EOUSA EEO and Diversity Management Staff is to enforce employment discrimination laws by providing timely, impartial, and superior customer service to the EOUSA/U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) community in the areas of EEO complaint processing, conflict resolution, EEO training, and affirmative employment and special emphasis programs. In addition, the office is responsible for the Reasonable Accommodation, Anti-Harassment, and Language Access policies. The EEO/DM Staff provides centralized leadership, coordination, and evaluation of all equal employment efforts within the EOUSA and the USAOs.</p><p>
Visit us online at: https://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa</p></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><p>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.</p>
</div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><div>Assignments may include:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Perform reviews of investigative reports and redact personal identifiable information (PII) and attorney client privilege information; and identify information that may be subject to other privileges or confidentiality concerns and bringing that to the attention of the appropriate staff member.</li></ul></div><p>
&#8208; Research and analyze legal issues, problems and practices; and draft a memorandum outlining research and analysis.</p><p>
&#8208; Research case law for recommended full dismissals or partial dismissals; and draft the recommendation for full dismissal or partial dismissal.</p><p>
&#8208; Draft questionnaires and/or document requests in EEO investigations.</p><ul><li>Assist with other programs or events within the office&rsquo;s responsibility, as appropriate.</li></ul><p>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Applicants must be U.S. citizens.</p><p>
First-year (second semester) and second and third-year law students with strong academic record. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited law school throughout the internship. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours/week for 14 weeks during the academic semester or 6-8 weeks in the summer.</p><p>
Offers are contingent on the selected applicants successfully completing a background review. This includes fingerprints / credit and tax checks.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p><b>Please Submit two (or three) PDF files in accordance with the below:</b></p><ul><p>
The &#64257;rst should include a cover letter and resume, each no longer than a single page, in a single combined PDF attachment <b>using the &#64257;lename format LastnameFirstname</b> (e.g., SmithJane.pdf).</p><p>
The second PDF should include a writing sample of no greater than 15 pages, written within the last 2 years (must represent your own work without extensive editing by others) in a <b>single combined PDF using the &#64257;lename format LastnameFirstnameWritingSample</b> (e.g., SmithJaneWritingSample.pdf).</p><p>
If you are a second-year law student, please also submit your current law school transcript using the format <b>LastnameFirstnameTranscript</b>. If you are a &#64257;rst-year law student, please submit your law school transcript using the same format when you receive your grades; if you receive partial grades and wish for them to be considered, please submit a partial transcript when you receive them.</p></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional materials (including references) may be requested during interviews, which will be conducted on a rolling basis as soon as applications are reviewed. Applications must be emailed to usaeo.training@usdoj.gov. Please address your cover letter: &ldquo;Dear Legal Intern Coordinator.&rdquo;</p></div><br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>This is an uncompensated legal internship.</p><p>
Living accommodations and parking will not be provided.</p><p>
Applicants should contact their law schools about receiving class credit or a public interest stipend.</p><p>
Estimated state date: June 2, 2025.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Hiring Organization
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Management (EEO/DM)
Location:
175 N Street NE
Washington, DC 20002 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, January 31, 2025
About the Office
The mission of the EOUSA EEO and Diversity Management Staff is to enforce employment discrimination laws by providing timely, impartial, and superior customer service to the EOUSA/U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) community in the areas of EEO complaint processing, conflict resolution, EEO training, and affirmative employment and special emphasis programs. In addition, the office is responsible for the Reasonable Accommodation, Anti-Harassment, and Language Access policies. The EEO/DM Staff provides centralized leadership, coordination, and evaluation of all equal employment efforts within the EOUSA and the USAOs.
Visit us online at: https://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa

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
Assignments may include:

Perform reviews of investigative reports and redact personal identifiable information (PII) and attorney client privilege information; and identify information that may be subject to other privileges or confidentiality concerns and bringing that to the attention of the appropriate staff member.
‐ Research and analyze legal issues, problems and practices; and draft a memorandum outlining research and analysis.
‐ Research case law for recommended full dismissals or partial dismissals; and draft the recommendation for full dismissal or partial dismissal.
‐ Draft questionnaires and/or document requests in EEO investigations.Assist with other programs or events within the office’s responsibility, as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
First-year (second semester) and second and third-year law students with strong academic record. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited law school throughout the internship. Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours/week for 14 weeks during the academic semester or 6-8 weeks in the summer.
Offers are contingent on the selected applicants successfully completing a background review. This includes fingerprints / credit and tax checks.
Application Process
Please Submit two (or three) PDF files in accordance with the below:
The ﬁrst should include a cover letter and resume, each no longer than a single page, in a single combined PDF attachment using the ﬁlename format LastnameFirstname (e.g., SmithJane.pdf).
The second PDF should include a writing sample of no greater than 15 pages, written within the last 2 years (must represent your own work without extensive editing by others) in a single combined PDF using the ﬁlename format LastnameFirstnameWritingSample (e.g., SmithJaneWritingSample.pdf).
If you are a second-year law student, please also submit your current law school transcript using the format LastnameFirstnameTranscript. If you are a ﬁrst-year law student, please submit your law school transcript using the same format when you receive your grades; if you receive partial grades and wish for them to be considered, please submit a partial transcript when you receive them.
Additional materials (including references) may be requested during interviews, which will be conducted on a rolling basis as soon as applications are reviewed. Applications must be emailed to usaeo.training@usdoj.gov. Please address your cover letter: “Dear Legal Intern Coordinator.”
Salary
This is an uncompensated legal internship.
Living accommodations and parking will not be provided.
Applicants should contact their law schools about receiving class credit or a public interest stipend.
Estimated state date: June 2, 2025.

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