Student Trainee (Legal)
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $57,736/year
- Washington, DC
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Student Trainee (Legal). This is a temporary 2027 Summer Internship position.
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Student Trainee (Legal), GS-0999-7 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
The FRTIB is filling a Summer 2027 legal internship position. This position is expected to begin at the end of May or early June and will extend through the summer. In rare situations, this appointment may be extended. As a Student Trainee (Legal), you will:
- draft legal memorandums and briefs;
- assist with conducting legal research in the areas of pension, tax, administrative law, privacy, procurement, investments, and loan activities of the FRTIB;
- assist with legal analysis; and
- analyze factual and legal issues.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- All qualification requirements must be met prior to appointment.
- Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of the internship.
- Trial period may be required.
- Selective Service. Male applicant born after 12/31/1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption.
- Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Minimum Qualifications:
GS-7 EDUCATION: For the Pathways Internship Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows: One full year of graduate level education as defined by the educational institution (e.g., 18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent). OR
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Based on a Bachelor's degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. Please see the Superior Academic Achievement provision (S.A.A.) criteria for more detailed information.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR -Selected Placement Factors (SPF) are special qualification requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements, that are essential in successfully performing the duties of this job. If you do not meet the SPF below, you will not receive further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
- Completion of at least one year of enrollment at an accredited law school (as defined by the educational institution).
Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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- $57,736/year
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