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GAO is an independent, nonpartisan, legislative branch agency that advises Congress on ways to make the federal government more efficient and effective. GAO's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) employs about 180 attorneys who carry out a range of legal functions in support of GAO's mission. OGC is hiring 2Ls or 2L equivalents for its paid 2025 Summer Associate Legal Honors Program, which may lead to offers of permanent employment for entry-level positions for the fall of 2026.
Learn more about this agency07/08/2024 to 08/07/2024
$42.61 - $42.61 per hour
GS 9
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Temporary - Not to exceed 12 Weeks
Full-time
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GC-24-DE-12470131
798552600
As an Attorney (Student Trainee) - 2025 Summer Associate (GS-0999-9) your typical work assignments may include the following:
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement:
Must be a current 2Ls or the equivalent student pursing a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
See Qualification section.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of 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/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more.
TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If your submission demonstrates that you meet the criteria listed in the Qualifications section and includes the documents as listed under the Required Documents section, your application will be further evaluated based on:
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.
Applicants may be invited to interview for the position based on the evaluation of their application package.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798552600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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