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Individuals selected will participate in the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor's Attorney Honors Program.
08/06/2021 to 09/13/2021
$72,750 - $113,362 per year
GS 11 - 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
SOL-21-11183564-DE-KJD
609988900
Open to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor's Attorney Honors Program as described below.
These permanent positions are with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, located in Washington, D.C.
Key Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements
This program is available to recent law students who:
Basic Qualification Requirements
Law Clerk, GS-11:
- Graduated from law school, or is expected to graduate, with a LL.B. or J.D. between May 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022
Attorney, GS-11:
- Graduated from law school with a LL.B. or J.D. between May 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022, and have been admitted to the Bar.
Attorney, GS-12:
- Graduated from law school between May 1, 2019 and May 31, 2022, with an LL.B. or J.D., been admitted to the Bar, and completed 1 year of legal experience (may include a Judicial Clerkship).
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Other Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--The information and materials you provide will be used to evaluate that you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position.
--Basis of Rating: You will be evaluated for this job based on the qualifications described above.
The information and materials you provide will be used to evaluate that you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position. A panel of attorneys will review the applications and identify applicants for interviews.
Basis of Rating for Attorney Positions: If you qualify for an Attorney position, you will not be rated or ranked. All applicants that meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements of the position will be referred for consideration.
Basis of Rating for Law Clerk Positions: If you have not passed the bar, therefore qualifying as a Law Clerk, you will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the application questions will determine your placement in the appropriate quality group (i.e., Best Qualified or Qualified). These responses must be substantiated by the resume. Veterans' preference rules apply.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11183564
A consolidated PDF file of all documents submitted for consideration is preferred. Please ensure that all documentation submitted is legible. Applicants must submit the following:
1. Cover Letter and Resume that includes the following information:
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2. Law School Transcript that includes your GPA (if applicable).
3. Writing Sample - No longer than 8 pages in length. The sample can be academic or professional and may be an excerpt from a longer document. The writing sample should be drafted entirely by you and should contain properly formatted citations to legal authorities.
Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
Required documents may be:
(1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or
(2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
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.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement:
1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button.
2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile.
3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.
4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen.
5) Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy.
6) Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below.
7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/609988900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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