Hiring Organization United States Trustee Program (USTP) Hiring Office EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. TRUSTEES AND USTP FIELD OFFICES Job ID LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-SPRING-2026 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025 About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders―debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. We invite you to visit the USTP's Web site at U.S. Trustee Program | Department of Justice. Job Description Office of the General Counsel Interns: The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. OGC handles its responsibilities through four legal practice groups, each with a specialized focus: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative. OGC interns will conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters. Interns may be drafting and editing memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs. Interns may also be participating in moot courts to prepare attorneys for trial, working on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Administrative Procedures Act matters, observing Congressional hearings, and preparing summaries for senior leadership. Interns must be available to work in-person at the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST), the headquarters of the USTP in Washington, DC. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit. Field Office Interns: There are 89 field offices located throughout the country. Field office interns assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, attorney misconduct, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office interns may provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings. Internships may be available for academic credit, as determined by the individual field office. Qualifications Successful candidates will be rising second or rising third year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Interns must generally commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December. However, specific hours will be determined by each office, and some flexibility is available. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to [email protected] . All documents should be in one PDF . Applicants must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Office or any field office, in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. Applicants may designate more than one office. The USTP field office locator is available at U.S. Trustee Regions and Offices | UST | Department of Justice. The application period for the Spring 2026 session ends on August 31, 2025 . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline. Salary Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified above.
Hiring Organization United States Trustee Program (USTP) Hiring Office EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. TRUSTEES AND USTP FIELD OFFICES Job ID LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-SPRING-2026 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025 About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders―debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. We invite you to visit the USTP's Web site at U.S. Trustee Program | Department of Justice. Job Description Office of the General Counsel Interns: The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. OGC handles its responsibilities through four legal practice groups, each with a specialized focus: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative. OGC interns will conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters. Interns may be drafting and editing memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs. Interns may also be participating in moot courts to prepare attorneys for trial, working on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Administrative Procedures Act matters, observing Congressional hearings, and preparing summaries for senior leadership. Interns must be available to work in-person at the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST), the headquarters of the USTP in Washington, DC. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit. Field Office Interns: There are 89 field offices located throughout the country. Field office interns assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, attorney misconduct, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office interns may provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings. Internships may be available for academic credit, as determined by the individual field office. Qualifications Successful candidates will be rising second or rising third year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Interns must generally commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December. However, specific hours will be determined by each office, and some flexibility is available. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ustp.internships@usdoj.gov. All documents should be in one PDF . Applicants must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Office or any field office, in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. Applicants may designate more than one office. The USTP field office locator is available at U.S. Trustee Regions and Offices | UST | Department of Justice. The application period for the Spring 2026 session ends on August 31, 2025 . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline. Salary Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified above.
Hiring Organization Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Hiring Office Board of Immigration Appeals Job ID IJ-12773837-25-TNN Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Job Description This position is in the Board of Immigration Appeals, within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The incumbent reports to a Deputy Chief Appellate Immigration Judge, who in turn reports to the Chief Appellate Immigration Judge. Appellate Immigration Judges must apply immigration laws impartially, humanely, and equitably and ensure that all parties are treated with respect and dignity. They also must resolve cases expeditiously, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and consistent with the Department's priorities and policies. Appellate Immigration Judges are commissioned to serve in formal, quasi-judicial proceedings to review the determinations of immigration judges in removal and related proceedings, and of certain officers of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in visa petition proceedings and other matters. All Appellate Immigration Judges review the record on appeal, including briefs, exhibits, and transcripts, and hear oral argument when appropriate. An Appellate Immigration Judge may concur or dissent based on their view of any given case. The majority of the Appellate Immigration Judges' duties fall into the general categories of removal proceedings, discretionary relief, claims of persecution, stays of removal, visa petitions, administrative fines, and bond and detention. The majority of an Appellate Immigration Judge's duties will be dedicated to the appellate work, but an Appellate Immigration Judge must also be qualified, and may be called upon, to conduct trial level proceedings in the role of an immigration judge. Appellate Immigration Judges make decisions that are final, subject to appeal to the Federal courts. In connection with these proceedings, Appellate Immigration Judges exercise certain discretionary powers as provided by law and are required to exercise independent judgment in reaching final decisions. Qualifications In order to qualify for the AIJ position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Education: Applicants must possess a LL.B., J.D., or LL.M. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND Experience: Applicants must have seven (7) years of post-bar admission experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body. NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated from the date of your first admission to the bar. In addition, successful applicants will have a strong combination of experience demonstrating that they will perform at the level of competence, impartiality, and professionalism expected of an Appellate Immigration Judge. For more information about relevant experience and knowledge, please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. Application Process You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/28/2026, the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary $159,951- 4207,500
Hiring Organization USAO District of Maryland Hiring Office Criminal Division Job ID https://www.usajobs.gov/job/842444300 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 About the Office The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in Maryland and is charged with pursuing justice and ensuring public safety on behalf of the United States. The USAO is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division to help discharge this mission by investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in Maryland. These positions may be located in the Baltimore or Greenbelt office. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills, as well as, a criminal law background to fill multiple Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Job Description An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. This position can be filled either in our Baltimore, MD or Greenbelt, MD District office. Please be sure to indicate your preferred location in your cover letter. This position is in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland (USAO-MD). The Criminal Division handles criminal prosecutions in the federal courts in Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland. Criminal AUSAs prosecute criminal matters by, inter alia, conducting criminal investigations, indicting cases, negotiating plea agreements, and conducting criminal trials. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicants will possess substantial experience in handling a variety of complex criminal litigation including, but not limited to: major economic crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, violent crimes, child exploitation cases, and grand jury practices. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience prosecuting these types of cases and handling all phases of prosecution including pre-trial litigation, trials, sentencing, post-sentencing proceedings and appeals. Preferred applicants will also demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills, possess the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Applicants should have strong character and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing; and, will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Application Process Click the link below to apply. USAJOBS - Job Announcement Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $90,895.70 to $195,100.00 which includes the 33.94% locality pay.
Hiring Organization USAO District of Maryland Hiring Office Appellate Division Job ID https://www.usajobs.gov/job/842430000 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 About the Office The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in Maryland and is charged with pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, and protecting the interests of the United States. The USAO is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Appellate Assistant United States Attorney to help discharge this mission by litigating appeals in the Fourth Circuit. This position may be located in the USAO's Baltimore or Greenbelt office. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Job Description An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. The Office is seeking a candidate interested in working as an Appellate AUSA. This position can be filled in our Greenbelt, MD or Baltimore, MD office. Please be sure to state your preferred location in your cover letter. Responsibilities will include working on direct and post-conviction appeals involving the full range of criminal cases that the District prosecutes. Appellate AUSAs draft briefs and present oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, and procedural issues in appeals arising out of the Criminal Division. Appellate AUSAs also review briefs drafted by their colleagues and participate in moot courts to prepare AUSAs for oral arguments. In addition, Appellate AUSAs assist with complex district court litigation and provide advice to other prosecutors on significant legal issues. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Qualifications: Significant legal writing and oral advocacy, legal practice in federal court (or a federal court clerkship), or practice in criminal matters. Demonstrated ability and willingness to be self-reliant and motivated in reviewing and distilling voluminous records involving complex fact patterns, understanding and articulating complex legal doctrines; preparing high-quality briefs on strict time deadlines; making persuasive oral arguments; and assisting other attorneys in all divisions. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Application Process Click the link below to apply. USAJOBS - Job Announcement Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $90,895.70 to $195,100.00 which includes the 33.94% locality pay.
Hiring Organization USAO District of Maryland Hiring Office Civil Division Job ID https://www.usajobs.gov/job/842444700 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025 About the Office The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland serves as the chief representative of the United States in federal court in Maryland. The USAO's Civil Division is charged with pursuing justice and protecting the interests of the United States in federal court. The USAO is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Civil Assistant United States Attorneys to help discharge this mission. These positions will be located in the USAO's Baltimore office. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills, as well as, a civil law background to fill a few Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Civil Division. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Job Description An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. These positions are in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland (USAO-MD). The Civil Division handles defensive civil litigation involving claims made against the United States and federal agencies. The Civil Division also handles affirmative civil enforcement investigations and suits under the False Claims Act and related statutes. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicants will possess substantial experience in handling a variety of complex civil litigation. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience in complex civil litigation, including motions practice, serving and responding to discovery, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals. Preferred applicants will demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills; and, possess the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Applicants should have strong character and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing; and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Application Process Click the link below to apply. USAJOBS - Job Announcement Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $90,895.70 to $195,100.00 which includes the 33.94% locality pay.
Hiring Organization USAO District of Maryland Hiring Office Criminal Division Job ID https://www.usajobs.gov/job/842444300 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 About the Office The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in Maryland and is charged with pursuing justice and ensuring public safety on behalf of the United States. The USAO is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division to help discharge this mission by investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in Maryland. These positions may be located in the Baltimore or Greenbelt office. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills, as well as, a criminal law background to fill multiple Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Job Description An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. This position can be filled either in our Baltimore, MD or Greenbelt, MD District office. Please be sure to indicate your preferred location in your cover letter. This position is in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland (USAO-MD). The Criminal Division handles criminal prosecutions in the federal courts in Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland. Criminal AUSAs prosecute criminal matters by, inter alia, conducting criminal investigations, indicting cases, negotiating plea agreements, and conducting criminal trials. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicants will possess substantial experience in handling a variety of complex criminal litigation including, but not limited to: major economic crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, violent crimes, child exploitation cases, and grand jury practices. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience prosecuting these types of cases and handling all phases of prosecution including pre-trial litigation, trials, sentencing, post-sentencing proceedings and appeals. Preferred applicants will also demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills, possess the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Applicants should have strong character and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing; and, will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Application Process Click the link below to apply. USAJOBS - Job Announcement Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $90,895.70 to $195,100.00 which includes the 33.94% locality pay.
Hiring Organization USAO District of South Dakota Hiring Office Sioux Falls Job ID SLV 2026-01 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025 About the Office The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota investigates and prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The office has three litigating divisions—Criminal, Appellate, and Civil. The Criminal Division prosecutes federal criminal violations, which include crimes in Indian Country, controlled substance violations, violent crime, organized crime, fraud, tax violations, white-collar crime, civil rights violations, crimes against children, and national security offenses. The Appellate Division handles the office’s appeals and provides guidance to Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The Civil Division is responsible for litigating matters in which the United States is a party, whether as plaintiff or defendant. Such cases include, for example, bankruptcy, collections, affirmative civil enforcement, federal tort claim defenses, EEOC matters, and prisoner petitions. Summer Law Volunteers will work from the Sioux Falls (headquarters), Rapid City, or Pierre offices. Remote or telework is not available . Job Description The District of South Dakota is seeking outstanding candidates as Law Student Volunteers for the Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Pierre, SD offices. The program is overseen by experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys who provide daily supervision and coordinate work assignments. Substantive assignments Law Student Volunteers can expect in this role include: providing research on legal issues and stating findings orally and/or through written memoranda; assisting and/or preparing pre-trial and post-trial motions and responses; assisting in writing of trial and appellate briefs; observing various stages of federal proceedings (witness interviews, depositions, trials, sentencings, appellate arguments, etc.); assisting in the preparation of affidavits, exhibits, and notebooks for trial; and for those who qualify under the student-practice rules, participating in court hearings. Other opportunities provided include: meeting with federal agencies (FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI, etc.); attending “Law Student Volunteer Panels” hosted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys; and receiving personal introductions to federal district judges. The summer session runs from approximately June to August. For the best experience, Law Student Volunteers are expected to be in-person, 40 hours a week, for a minimum of 8 weeks. Qualifications To be eligible for this experience ALL of the following requirements must be met: Law Student Status: Acceptance of applications for this announcement will be limited to students entering their second year of law school. Law school graduates are not eligible. An eligible student is an individual who is enrolled in law school pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree and is taking at least half-time academic course load in an accredited university. Preferred candidates will have outstanding academic records, superior writing skills, and be in good academic standing with their educational institution. Citizenship: Law Student Volunteers must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.) Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal selection. Volunteer Agreement: All Law Student Volunteers are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later if selected). Application Process Applicants must provide an application packet as one combined PDF attachment to: USASD.Applications@usdoj.gov with a subject line of “Summer 2026 SLV”, no later than October 19, 2025, including the following elements: Cover letter including your contact information, the litigating division(s) you are interested in, location preference (Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and/or Pierre), and the dates you are available for the Law Student Volunteer position. We encourage you to address your interest in the USAO’s work and your ties to (or interest in) the District of South Dakota. Current resume (must not exceed 2 pages). Note this is a federal requirement. Current law school transcript (unofficial). If your most recent semester's grades are unavailable when you submit your application, you must provide them as soon as they become available. A legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages). Those selected for interviews will be notified. We participate in on-campus interviewing (OCI) at the University of South Dakota Knutson School of Law. For students farther afield or when on-campus interviews are not feasible, arrangements will be made for interviews online or in person at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls. Salary This is a voluntary position without federal compensation or benefits. Academic credit may be available. Students are required to coordinate eligibility and any associated requirements through their respective law school in advance.