The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed within the district. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies. The Office is divided into four divisions: the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Criminal Division and Civil Division.
Applicants with a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity supporting the administration of justice are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA or a GPA that ranks you in the top half of your class. Student interns must be United States Citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States. To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met: Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant MUST be enrolled in an accredited, 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 standing by the school. Individuals MUST be taking at least a half-time academic 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 3.0 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. Volunteer Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement (will be completed later during the security process if selected). Qualification requirements as outlined above.
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 by the supervisor or office staff member. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Operating a copying machine. Displaying working familiarity with essential machine features to ensure the required number of copies are produced in the proper format. Collating and stapling material as necessary. Answering telephones and referring callers to staff members or taking messages as appropriate. Making recurring and special messenger trips as necessary. Sorting and arranging material for filing and filing material in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order.