Job Title: Intern

Job Title: Intern
Agency: Congressional Budget Office
Job Announcement Number: 10-26

SALARY RANGE: 13.00 - 25.00 USD /year
Salary is based on academic level and relevant experience. Local transportation subsidy will also be provided.
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, April 09, 2010 to Monday, May 03, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: AD-0999
0986-4/7
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Summer
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute.


JOB SUMMARY:
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Agency Specific Requirements





Back to top Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:


1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC




The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Duties include drafting regulations, legislative research, verifying citations and statutory references in CBO draft reports against original sources such as legal text, reports, Federal Reporter system, CFR, etc., making sure that they are correct and in compliance with source material and conducting basic research assignments.




Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Candidates should be working toward a juris doctorate degree. The ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and learn to perform requested legal and factual research using both electronic (LEXIS/NEXIS) and manual library searches. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Training or experience in legislative affairs is desired, but not required


One advantage that CBO has over other federal agencies is that we are permitted to hire non-citizens who are permanent residents of the U.S.



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


Documents submitted through the CBO online application will be reviewed and only those whose experience and education is most closely aligned to the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview. The position will be removed from the CBO Web site and register as Unavailable in the Job Status page of your online application when filled.



Back to top Benefits and Other Info


BENEFITS:
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.


OTHER INFORMATION:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.



Back to top How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:
CBO does not have closing dates for positions. The position will remain open until filled. Closing dates listed in USAJobs are discretionary to keep the posting active until we fill the position.

Candidates should apply online at http://www.cbo.gov/employment/jobs.cfm.

For the most accurate information on this job, including how to apply, see the job description at www.cbo.gov/employment/jobs.cfm. CBO jobs do not have closing dates and are open until filled.

CBO requires a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for a summer internship, resume, unofficial copy of transcripts (1st year graduate students must also provide an unofficial undergraduate transcript), and contact information for an employment and academic reference.


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Nancy Fahey
Phone: (202) 226-2628
Email: jobs@cbo.gov Agency Information:
Congressional Budget Office - Legislative Branch
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
2ND AND D STREETS, S.W.
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
US



WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants will receive an e-mail indicating confirmation of receipt of application materials. They can check the status of this job by logging into their online application and checking the Job Status page. If the job displays as 'Unavailable', it has been filled; if it displays as 'Available', CBO may be in any step of the recruitment process. Resumes will be held for review in connection with job opportunities that become available for six months from the date of their application. Applicants will be contacted further only if we require additional information or wish to schedule an interview.