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Memphis Office of the Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Paid Legal Trainee, Apply by March 6

by · March 4, 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Legal Dept. PAID Student Trainee (Memphis, TN)
If you wish to apply for this position, it is posted on USAJOBS. To access this announcement, please go to http://www.usajobs.gov/ Next you will need to click on the Apply Online Tab. If you are a first time user, you will need to create an account before you are able to continue with the application process. The system will prompt you to either build a résumé or upload a résumé. You will complete the questionnaire pertaining to the position and upload any documents that are required. A RESUME IS ALWAYS REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED. After submitting your answers, you will receive an email that tells you that your application has been received.

Student Trainee (Legal)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
OFFICE OF COUNSEL
OVERVIEW
  • Accepting applications
· OPEN & CLOSING DATES
02/28/2024 to 03/06/2024
· SALARY
$49,025 – $63,733 per year (pro-rated_
· PAY SCALE & GRADE
GS 7
· LOCATION
1 vacancy in the following location:
Memphis, TN1 vacancy
· REMOTE JOB
No
· TELEWORK ELIGIBLE
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
· TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not required
· RELOCATION EXPENSES REIMBURSED
No
· APPOINTMENT TYPE
Internships –
· WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time –
· SERVICE
Excepted
· PROMOTION POTENTIAL
None
· JOB FAMILY (SERIES)
0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee
· SUPERVISORY STATUS
No
· SECURITY CLEARANCE
Not Required
· DRUG TEST
No
· POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
· TRUST DETERMINATION PROCESS
Suitability/Fitness
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER
CERG248939572814PI
· CONTROL NUMBER
778895800
SUMMARY
About the Position: Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program. Click here for more information on Pathways program participation.

This is a temporary position not to exceed 30 September 2022. This internship position is in Memphis, TN.

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THIS JOB IS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
CLARIFICATION FROM THE AGENCY
See “Who May Apply” in the “Qualifications” section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
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DUTIES
  • Pathways Internship positions provide for development and training. Assignments become more responsible as incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to:
  • Perform legal research using commercially available legal research software and publicly available research tools.
  • Investigate questions of law raised in response to matters brought to the Office of Counsel for action.
  • Search legal documents, historical files, and other legal resources on questions relating to myriad legal subjects.
  • Prepare legal memoranda and other written documents in accordance with general law school standards.
  • Locate private parties and witnesses and contacts as needed to elicit relevant facts.
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REQUIREMENTS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • Required to sign a student agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program
Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study.

Internship for current students in good standing at an accredited education.

For this internship, you must be able to work full-time when not attending classes (i.e., summers and/or co-op semesters). You may work full-time or part-time as school schedule allows. Work hours are flexible and will typically be Monday through Friday.

This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as a General Attorney. Interns will be assigned tasks designed to increase familiarity with the target occupation in a real world work environment.

To qualify for a Pathways Internship as a Student Trainee (Legal), GS-0999-07, students must have completed one year of graduate education or law school. (Note: you must submit a copy of your current transcript in your application.)

See requirements for conversion to permanent or term position in the “Additional Information” section below.

For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows:

  • At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. Additional credit cannot be given for duplicate course work.
  • For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.
  • An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
  • When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard.
NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools’ definition of “academic year” differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Grade Point Average
  • Learning
EDUCATION
For this internship, we are seeking a current law student working towards a LL.B., L.L.M., or J.D.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/…/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

This is a student internship opportunity. Your transcripts are a required part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, as applicable.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This is a Professional Services Career Field position.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • This position may require a mobility agreement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • You may work full-time or part-time as school schedule allows.
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Ideal Candidate, Strong Candidate, and Eligible Candidate. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Ideal: This category will be used for those candidates who are taking classes and seeking a LL.B. or J.D.
  • Strong: This category will be used for those candidates who meet many of the criteria described above for the ideal candidate.
  • Eligible: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Transcripts and Enrollment Verification:
  • Enrollment verification (if transcripts do not reflect current enrollment), and unofficial transcripts for education claimed in your resume and occupational questionnaire is required. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment. See: Transcripts and Licenses
3. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Applicants claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP): to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package.
  • If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date you apply to this opportunity. If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. More information about Veteran’s Preference is located on the Feds Hire Vets website. Please upload veteran’s documents under the appropriate category.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person’s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/06/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12332814).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
ARMY APPLICANT HELP DESK
WEBSITE
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
ADDRESS
RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS
DO NOT MAIL
Memphis, TN 38103
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NEXT STEPS
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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
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