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As part of the Bar Association’s continuing efforts to provide
resources to our members (to include student members), we will also
be posting student job announcements on this page.
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs -- Summer and Fall Internship Opportunity
http://veterans.house.gov/SummerInternship
GS-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent
in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 grade level or comparable
pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-09 Attorney
Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: performing legal
research; writing professional and legal documents; conducting complete
and correct review of legal records; preparing initial drafts of legal
findings.
GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent
in difficulty and complexity to the GS-09 grade level or comparable
pay band in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work of this GS-11 Attorney
Advisor. Examples of qualifying experience include: providing legal
advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices,
or other matters; preparing interpretative and administrative orders,
rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing
statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining
legal documents; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making
substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing
and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress and opinions
or decisions of a court, commission, or board; and drafting and reviewing
decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.
Applicants will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the resume review process
for this position:
- Outstanding legal writing skills.
- Ability to conduct de novo review of appellant records and prepare
tentative decisions.
- Ability to research legal and/or medical related questions.
- Ability to function as a team member.
- Ability to work independently to meet production goals.
To apply, the following documents must be submitted:
- Resume
- Writing Samples
- Current Bar Licensure
- Law School Transcripts
- If currently a federal employee, please supply a
recent SF 50, “Notification
of Personnel Action.”
The materials should be submitted to the following email: bvajobs@va.gov.
This solicitation / announcement opens March 28,
2013 and closes April
19, 2013. Please share this message with any prospective applicant
that you believe may be interested.
Student Opportunites
Law Clerk Position
The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) is seeking a law clerk to
work on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) during Summer 2013. This position
may be paid or for academic credit, depending upon the successful applicant’s
needs.
NVLSP is a nationally known nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to assisting
veterans and their families. We represent veterans and national veterans organizations
in federal court litigation involving rights to VA compensation for disabilities
due to military service, train and teach advocates to provide representation
to veterans and their families, and publish newsletters and self-help guides
to provide practical advice to veterans’ advocates. In addition, NVLSP
is involved in military discharge and disability issues, and is involved in several
pro bono initiatives, including “Lawyers Serving Warriors,” an NVLSP
project providing free legal help to service members and veterans who served
in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. NVLSP publishes The
Veterans Benefits Manual, a comprehensive manual addressing all aspects of veterans
benefits and the VA adjudication process, and The Veterans Advocate, a veterans
law and advocacy journal.
Applicants for the law clerk position must have strong legal research and writing
skills. Duties will include reviewing legal and medical records, conducting legal
research, writing memoranda and performing other litigation support assignments.
The law clerk will work primarily with our Litigation Division, which represents
veterans and survivors in proceedings before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans
Claims. The ideal candidate will be a second-year law student who is able to
work on a part-time basis during the 2013-2014 academic year. First-year law
students will be considered.
A resume, writing sample, and list of references should be e-mailed, faxed (202-328-0063),
or mailed to:
National Veterans Legal Services Program
1600 K Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20006-2833
Attn: Amy F. Odom
e-mail: amy_odom@nvlsp.org
The positions will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed
to Amy F. Odom by
e-mail at amy_odom@nvlsp.org.
NVLSP is an equal opportunity employer.
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association
PO Box 7992
Washington, DC 20044-7992
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