About the role#
The U.S. Department of Justice is hiring a Student Trainee for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Central District of California. This is a part-time position requiring 24 hours of work per week. You will receive formal and 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, refer callers to the appropriate staff, and take messages.
- Operate a copy machine.
- Collate and staple materials.
- Sort and arrange files in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order.
- Locate and retrieve office materials.
- Complete recurring and special messenger trips as needed.
What you'll need#
- Must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, or college or university.
- Maintain at least a half-time academic course load and be in good academic standing.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Must possess at least 6 months of general experience or 1 year of education above high school level for GS-3.
- Must register for Selective Service if applicable.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks.
- Must sign the Participant Agreement.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.12 per hour.
- This position is paid and requires no travel.
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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