Monday, November 24, 2014

Congressional Budget Office: Legal Intern

Job Title:Legal Intern
Department:Legislative Branch
Agency:Congressional Budget Office
Job Announcement Number:15-10

SALARY RANGE:

$16.00 to $27.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 to Monday, November 24, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

AD-0999-05/09

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Internship

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

0

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Student Program Eligibles

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Not Applicable

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services during the summer of 2015. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Duties include conducting legislative research, drafting contracts, counseling clients on issues involving government ethics, learning to review government contracts, and conducting other legal research to support CBO's analytic activities. Additional responsibilities include drafting legal memorandums and briefs about the significance to CBO of various court decisions, assisting with statutory interpretation, and verifying legal citations in CBO draft reports.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Academic transcripts are required.

DUTIES:

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services during the summer of 2015. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Duties include conducting legislative research, drafting contracts, counseling clients on issues involving government ethics, learning to review government contracts, and conducting other legal research to support CBO's analytic activities. Additional responsibilities include drafting legal memorandums and briefs about the significance to CBO of various court decisions, assisting with statutory interpretation, and verifying legal citations in CBO draft reports. An intern may also have the opportunity to support ongoing litigation with legal research, brief writing and editing, and witness preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Candidates must have recently completed or be working toward a juris doctorate degree. The ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform requested legal and factual research using both electronic and manual library searches. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Training or experience in legislative affairs and prior paralegal or legal office experience is desired but not required. 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have recently completed or be working toward a juris doctorate degree. The ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform requested legal and factual research using both electronic and manual library searches. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Training or experience in legislative affairs and prior paralegal or legal office experience is desired but not required. 

EDUCATION:

Candidates must have recently completed or be working toward a juris doctorate degree. Academic transcripts are required. First-year students must also submit unofficial undergraduate transcriptse degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Academic transcripts are required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Documents submitted and responses to questions will be reviewed for stated qualifications. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH CBO'S ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.cbo.gov/careers. CBO DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THROUGH USAJOBS OR EMAIL.

BENEFITS:

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The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40-hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided, but the candidate will be eligible for a local transportation subsidy.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

HOW TO APPLY:

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YOU MUST SUBMIT THROUGH CBO'S ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.cbo.gov/careers. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online at www.cbo.gov/careers by November 24 to ensure consideration. First-year students must also submit unofficial undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. This position is governed by the VEOA.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online at www.cbo.gov/careers by November 24 to ensure consideration. First-year students must also submit unofficial undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nancy Fahey/Holly Boras
Phone: 2022262628
Email: careers@cbo.gov
Agency Information:
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D St., SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia
20515
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.