LAW CLERK

Summary The primary purpose of this position is: This is a formal Law Clerk intern position, established under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program; centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate of Civilian Personnel Operations (AFPC/DPC) and administered by the Legal Career Program, AFPC/DPCZC, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Position may be subject to random drug testing Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Student Loan Repayment may be authorized Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 You will be in a one-year trial period during the first year of your PAQ internship appointment Must adhere to the Air Force Rules of Professional Conduct. May be required to work overtime. May be required to travel for temporary duty away from home station. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 1. Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants currently attending law school with a projected graduation no later than June of the academic year of application may apply for this position, but may not be appointed until after law school graduation and meeting qualification requirements. 2. Admission to the bar is not a prerequisite for this position but is expected during the first year of employment. Appointment as a law clerk is limited to 14 months during which time the appointee must be admitted and show active (or equivalent) membership, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, after which the law clerk may be appointed to a position as an attorney. May be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter. This is a Palace Acquire (PAQ) intern position, mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign a Department of the Air Force-wide mobility agreement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of legal systems, principles, research and writing. Skill and ability to identify legal issues, cite applicable law, and determine if precedents are involved. Skill in writing legal opinions and memoranda. Skill in identifying and understanding issues, options and recommending courses of action. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in and outside the legal profession, both orally and in writing, in both formal and informal settings. Ability to prepare cases for litigation, to include interviewing witnesses and collecting and organizing evidence. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 1. Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants currently attending law school with a projected graduation no later than June of the academic year of application may apply for this position, but may not be appointed until after law school graduation and meeting qualification requirements. 2. Admission to the bar is not a prerequisite for this position but is expected during the first year of employment. Appointment as a law clerk is limited to 14 months during which time the appointee must be admitted and show active (or equivalent) membership, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, after which the law clerk may be appointed to a position as an attorney. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.