Summary This position is in Region 9, Office of Regional Counsel. About Region 9. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities At the GS-7 level, you will: Perform varied routine legal support or law-related functions; Research and interpret legal and regulatory material for use by the supervisor or coworkers; Collect data from a variety of reference sources in office and prepare documents for use by attorneys or other legal support staff; Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must submit transcripts & proof of enrollment--see Required Documents. You must be age 16 or older. If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed. This is a temporary position (see Other Information on assignment limits). This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. You must have and maintain good academic standing as defined by your academic institution (typically a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0). You must be enrolled at least half-time and maintain at least a half-time course load as defined by your academic institution (typically 6 undergraduate credit hours or 4.5 graduate credit hours per semester). If you are selected, the entire period served under the Internship Program will be a trial period. #LI-Onsite If you are selected, fingerprinting is required. Qualifications *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program, you must have educational achievements as described below to qualify for this position: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have completed one full academic year of law school (leading toward a J.D., LL.B., or LL. M. degree). *One full academic year of law school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college or university representing one year of full-time study. The college or university must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education Additional Information If you are graduating from your present course of study at the end of the current semester/quarter: You may be hired prior to graduation; however, to continue in this program after graduation, you must be continuing your education next semester/quarter and be accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. This position is eligible to be in the bargaining unit but is not covered by a union.