Summer Assistant - Office Of The Legal Counsel

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: Monday, 03/11/2024, 11:59 PM EST
This job is open to

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

Duties

• 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
Conditions of Employment

• 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:

1. Meet education requirements (see below).
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Excellent research skills.
4. 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.

• Benefits
  Review our benefits

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.

• Benefits
  Review our benefits
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  The following documents are required:
  
  1. A resume
  2. Your law school transcript to date
  3. 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
  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, 03/11/2024, 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.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
The following documents are required:

1. A resume
2. Your law school transcript to date
3. 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
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, 03/11/2024, 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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request