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Paralegal Internship at . Trustee Program - Gain valuable experience in the legal field while supporting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system.
H1: Apply for a Paralegal Internship at . Trustee Program
H2: Join our team to promote fairness and integrity in bankruptcy cases
Organization: . Trustee Program (USTP)
Department: Department of Justice
Title: Paralegal Intern
Experience: Recent graduate or attending accredited college/university or paralegal program
Salary: Uncompensated internship, academic credit and transit subsidies available
Location: 89 field offices nationwide
Schedule: 10-16 hours/week for 10 weeks, September to December
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Requirements: . Citizen, undergo suitability determination and background check
Duties: Assist with paralegal support assignments, provide trial and deposition support, conduct factual research, review bankruptcy petitions
Qualifications: Excellent research skills, attention to detail, team player
Equal Employment Opportunity: No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, etc.
Reasonable Accommodations: Available for applicants with disabilities
Outreach and Recruitment: Encourages applicants with disabilities to apply
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Prohibits inquiries about criminal history before conditional offer of employment
Suitability and Citizenship: Drug-free workplace, only . citizens eligible for certain departments
Veterans: Considered positively in attorney hiring process, must provide documentation
Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and certifications in one PDF to ****, indicate preferred location in subject line and cover letter
About . Trustee Program: A national program with broad authorities in bankruptcy cases
Opportunities: Internship available in 89 field offices nationwide
Description: Assist with administrative and legal support services, and legal research
Salary and Benefits: Uncompensated internship, academic credit and transit subsidies available
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Requirements: . Citizen, undergo suitability determination and background check
Duties: Assist with paralegal support assignments, provide trial and deposition support, conduct factual research, review bankruptcy petitions
Qualifications: Excellent research skills, attention to detail, team player
Equal Employment Opportunity: No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, etc.
Reasonable Accommodations: Available for applicants with disabilities
Outreach and Recruitment: Encourages applicants with disabilities to apply
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Prohibits inquiries about criminal history before conditional offer of employment
Suitability and Citizenship: Drug-free workplace, only . citizens eligible for certain departments
Veterans: Considered positively in attorney hiring process, must provide documentation
Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and certifications in one PDF to ****, indicate preferred location in subject line and cover letter
H2: Join our team to promote fairness and integrity in bankruptcy cases
The . Trustee Program (USTP) is offering a valuable opportunity for paralegal interns to gain experience in the legal field while supporting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. This national program, with 89 field offices across 21 regions, is seeking interns for the Fall 2025 session from September to December.
As a paralegal intern, you will assist office staff with a variety of tasks related to administrative and legal support services, and legal research. This includes assisting with paralegal support assignments, providing trial and deposition support, conducting factual research, and reviewing bankruptcy petitions. You may also have the opportunity to observe Initial Debtor Interviews, 341 Meetings of Creditors, and court hearings.
To be eligible for this internship, you must be a recent graduate, attending an accredited college or university, or an accredited paralegal program. The ideal candidate will have excellent research skills, show attention to detail, and be committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. Interns must generally commit to 10-16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, with specific hours determined by each office.
This is an uncompensated internship, but academic credit and transit subsidies are available. Additionally, some colleges and universities offer fellowships, grants, and other sources of funding for students participating in unpaid government or public service internships. The USTP will participate in such programs when brought forward by an intern or school representative.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant transcripts and certifications via email to ****. All documents should be in one PDF. Be sure to indicate your preferred location of interest in the email subject line and within your cover letter. The application period for the Fall 2025 session ends on May 31, 2025, but positions may be filled prior to the final deadline.
Before starting the internship, all interns must undergo a suitability determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and a fingerprint check. This process can take several weeks. Applicants must also be . citizens.
The USTP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. The agency also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
The Department of Justice encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply and offers outreach and
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Apr 10, 2025
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