For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Positions will be located in the Abilene, Dallas, and Fort Worth, TX offices.
The Northern District of Texas offices are currently looking for college students to serve as interns for the summer of 2026 in the Criminal and Civil, Divisions of the Abilene, Dallas and Fort Worth Offices. Only current college students may apply, therefore if you are set to graduate in May 2026, you will not qualify. Strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity supporting the administration of justice. 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. Applications will only be accepted until January 30, 2026. You must meet all Conditions of Employment upon the closing date of this announcement.
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. Closing case files and electronic discovery Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary. Sorts and arranges material for filing and files material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order. Performs other related duties as assigned.