For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky is currently looking for college students to serve as interns in the Lexington and Ft. Mitchell offices. Only current college students may apply. Strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity supporting the administration of justice. 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.). You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Students may earn academic credit for working at our Office. Information on academic credit programs can be obtained and may require approval from your school placement office.
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. Assignments for non-law student volunteers may involve clerical tasks and other litigation support responsibilities. Interns may also attend depositions, summarize transcripts, join attorneys in meetings, and observe court proceedings. In addition, interns may have assignments such as legal and public record research, evidentiary and documentary review, and trial preparation. This internship experience provides unique exposure to the inner workings of the criminal justice system and participants receive invaluable mentorship from some of the nation's best litigators. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance.