Summer Assistant

Summary

This is a summer position with the Office of the Legal Counsel at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Monday, 03/11/2024, 11:59 PM EST

Duties

• The Office of the Legal Counsel provides support on a variety of case-related issues and provides legal services for the Court as an institution.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

1. Meet education requirements (see below).
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Excellent research skills.
4. Availability for at least eight weeks.

Education

Successful completion of at least one year of law school is required.

Additional information

Summer Assistants are temporary staff members. Appointments are for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 13 weeks. Summer Assistants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit to Summer Assistants.