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| Posted Date : 2010-04-20 |
| Summer 2010 Legal Intern |
| Company Name: Confidential |
Job description: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (MCC) is actively seeking second or third year law students or LLM students with superior credentials for unpaid internships at its Washington headquarters in the Office of the General Counsel. In 2004 Congress created MCC as a government corporation to provide development assistance to countries that are following policies demonstrating good governance, investment in people, and commitment to economic freedom. Currently, MCC is working with partner countries around the globe to fund development programs that are implemented by the recipient government and targeted to alleviate extreme poverty. More detailed information may be found at **** US citizenship and ability to pass secret level security clearance are required. Applicants should submit their applications online by following the internship links at ****Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Millennium Challenge Corporation applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on ****KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information. Back to top Duties Additional Duty Location Info: 2 vacancies - Washington, DC DUTIES: Assists attorneys in providing legal advice to MCC s country specific transaction teams and other MCC staff on all legal issues affecting MCC. Assists with development of compact programs, implementation of existing compact programs, and international and administrative law issues. Ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines. Examples of intern assignments include: reviewing disbursement related documentation; drafting letters, certificates, notices, agreements and memos; sitting in on negotiations with foreign governments and conference calls with local counsel; researching international law issues, as well as general law topics; generating closing checklists, assisting attorneys in conducting due diligence, responding to due diligence questions, and drafting MCC policies and procedures. Utilizes legal reference files, the Internet, and electronic databases to conduct research, compile information, and verify citations. Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must attach a resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts to this application in order to be considered for this vacancy. MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This MCC Student Internship Program placement is for current law students. Candidates should demonstrate superior writing, analytical, organizational, quantitative and interpersonal skills. Some assignments may also use written and oral proficiency in a foreign language (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, etc.). Candidates must be in good academic standing with the respective institution. See Other Information for further requirements. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered. Back to top Benefits and Other Info BENEFITS: See Other Information. OTHER INFORMATION: The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at MCC seeks a highly-motivated second or third year law student or LLM student interested in international development and transactional work for an unpaid internship position. This experience may be counted towards requirements for your degree, depending upon your school's policy. This is a NON-PAID internship; however, a transportation benefit may be provided depending on availability of funds. Interns are not eligible for any other Federal employee benefits. Interested students must be willing and able to travel at their own expense to Washington, D.C. if selected for in-person interviews. A commitment of 32-40 regularly scheduled hours per week is desirable. Some flexibility will be allowed for class schedules and other variables. Applicants will, upon selection, be informed of start dates for their internship and may be provided an opportunity to state their preference. HOW TO APPLY: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at **** If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted. The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. A check as to whether any academic degree you have achieved was obtained from an accredited college or university will be conducted as part of the on-line application process. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: MCC, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the corporation. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, granting of a federal security clearance, and ability to pass a drug test. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Back to top Location USA-DC-Washington Job Url Sign up now!
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