Duties
This position is an unpaid internship working with the Office of the Auditor Master. This division has opportunities in two areas: Legal and Accounting.
Legal Intern
The legal intern will assist the Auditor Master in processing cases in the area of probate, civil, tax & family law. The interns major duties are:
- Assist the team by attending and participating in status and evidentiary hearings.
- Assist the team with researching legal problems and preparing memoranda for the auditor master.
- Assist in resolving legal issues affecting the audit and stating of accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, which includes findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- Position is flexible to focus the duties to meet the interests and goals of the intern.
Accounting Intern
The accounting intern will assist the Audit Master with the following:
- Preparing accounts
- Reviewing financial statements
- Determining values of assets and liabilities
- Identifying missing documentation
- Reviewing federal and local tax filings
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Background and security investigations are required. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record, revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts, is required.
Qualifications
A U.S. Citizen or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to intern the U.S. and at least 18 years old.
Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Actively involved in an undergraduate, graduate or professional program.
Targeting Major(s):
Undergraduate - Political Science/Pre-Law, Social Work, Finance & Accounting
Graduate - Political Science, Social Work, Finance & Accounting Majors.
All levels of law students (1L, 2L, and 3L)
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications, or your application will not be considered.
You may https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13067268 for this vacancy.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.