About the role#
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a Student Trainee to provide administrative support within the U.S. Attorney's Office. This is a part-time position requiring 24 hours per week. You will receive on-the-job training, with responsibilities increasing in complexity as you gain experience.
What you'll do#
- Provide general office support to professional programs or technical staff.
- Answer the telephone, take messages, and refer callers to the appropriate staff.
- Operate a copy machine.
- Collate and staple materials.
- Sort and arrange files in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order.
- Locate and retrieve office materials.
- Perform messenger trips as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be a United States citizen or national.
- You must be at least 16 years of age.
- You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution and meet half-time student requirements.
- You must be in good academic standing.
- You must meet GS-3 eligibility requirements, which include either 6 months of general experience or 1 year of education above high school.
- You must successfully complete a background investigation, which includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks.
- You must pass drug testing.
- You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
- You must register for the Selective Service if applicable.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Santa Ana, California.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- This is a paid position at $18.12 per hour.
About U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice is a government agency based in Washington, DC. It operates to uphold the rule of law, maintain safety, and protect civil rights. The organization employs over 25,000 people and functions as a large federal entity.
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