Non-Law Student Volunteer (Summer and/or Fall 2026)

Non-Law Student Volunteer (Summer and/or Fall 2026)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

Salary Range: $0 - $0 Without Compensation

Job Summary: For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Summer and/or Fall 2026. Expectation is for the internships start as early as June 2026 end no later than December 2026. Note: A minimal of 20hrs. per week is required with up to 40hrs. a week depending on workload is required during Out of School Status. While under an in-School Status there is no mandatory Minimum Hrs.

Major Duties:

• An internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated student. This internship provides opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Working with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other staff, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office serves as the principal litigator for its judicial district and is responsible for coordinating multiple agency investigations within the district. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of Federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance. Typical work assignments will include clerical tasks as specifically assigned by supervisor or office staff member: Operates copying machine. Displays working familiarity with essential machine features to ensure the required number of copies are produced in the proper format. Collates and staples material as necessary. Answers telephone and refers callers to staff members or takes messages as appropriate. Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary. Sorts and arranges material for filing and files material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order. Assists with scanning documents and cleaning out files. Search for new addresses for mail returned as undeliverable. Assists with preparing letters. Note: You may be selected as an intern for either the Front Office(Public Affairs), Administrative Division(Budget, HR, IT, and Support Services), Criminal Division, or Civil Division.

Qualifications: To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met: Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (go to http://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify accreditation status) pursuant to 5 CFR 362. You must be considered in good academic standings by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Citizenship: Student Interns 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 employment. Background Investigation: Student interns must successfully complete a suitability review and receive a favorable determination based on information provided in their security forms, a credit report, and fingerprint check. Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 1. 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. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12956061 You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Javarus Marsh at Javarus.Marsh@usdoj.gov or 703-489-9677 as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/21/2026 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your proof of submission in the event verification is needed. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-21