Law Student - Government in Miami, FL

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Law Student - Government in Miami, FL

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Law Student Volunteer Opportunity with United States Attorney's Office for Fall 2025 in Florida

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Office Location: Southern District of Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Pierce)
Application Deadline: May 8, 2025

About the Organization:
- One of the largest Districts in the country
- Enforces Federal criminal and civil laws to protect citizens' life, liberty, and property
- Dedicated team of Assistant United States Attorneys and staff

Job Title: Law Clerk Intern
Divisions: Criminal, Civil, Appellate, & Asset Forfeiture
Locations: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Pierce, Florida
Hours/Weeks Required: 160 hours (minimum), 6 – 10 weeks
Salary: Uncompensated; school credit possible at discretion of law school

Responsibilities:
- Assigned to one of the Offices and Divisions for the duration of the internship
- Assist with investigations and litigation of False Claims Act cases, Health Care Fraud, and other fraud on the United States
- Defend government agencies and employees in civil actions involving discrimination, bankruptcy, immigration, and the Federal Tort Claims Act

Qualifications:
- . citizen at time of application and able to work in the USAO-SDFL
- First-year (second semester), second-year, and third-year (first semester) law students with strong academic record
- Enrolled in an accredited law school at least half-time
- Law school graduates and graduating law students not eligible
- Must pass a required security background investigation before employment

Application Process:
- Submit application package via e-mail to ****
- Must include cover letter, resume, most recent law school transcript, and legal writing sample
- Subject line of e-mail should specify applicant's name and "Fall 2025 USAO-SD Fla Internship Application"
- Application deadline: May 8, 2025

Start Date: Fall semester program typically begins after Labor Day and ends by mid-December

Web Site: ****

Number of Positions: 6-12 students for Fall Program

Travel: Not applicable

Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

Department Policies:
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities
- Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs
- Suitability and Citizenship
- Veterans
- USAO Residency Requirement

Please note:
- Interns are responsible for all parking and transit expenses incurred
- This is an unpaid position, but school credit may be possible
- The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
- This announcement was updated on April 8, 2025.