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Federal Housing Finance Agency

Student Trainee (Law)

Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking energetic, highly-motivated students to fill several summer internship positions. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is a small, dynamic, fast-paced federal agency whose work has far-reaching impact. If selected, you will be part of an integrated team playing a key role in the current and future U.S. housing market.Duties

FHFA's summer internship program is not a remote program. All summer interns will be expected to report to their duty station consistent with the FHFA Telework Policy.FHFA is dedicated to hiring a diverse and capable workforce. We are looking for interns pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in:

Pre-law, Law .This is a temporary appointment intended for the summer session not to exceed 90 days. Summer Interns may be extended and/or converted into permanent positions without further competition. Interns working during the school year may be eligible to work remotely while in school.Trainees will be involved in a variety of entry-level assignments designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities in the Federal Government. FHFA has internship positions available throughout the agency. Trainees will be responsible for carrying out technical assignments for the mission offices within FHFA. Assignments may include the following: research, draft, edits, and/or compiles data or other material from various sources such as office files, records, reports, internet searches, or from other offices. Trainees may assist in drafting a wide variety of legal documents such as memoranda and correspondence, exercising responsibility for proper format, legal phrases, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.There are 4 summer intern announcements for FHFA, based on area of study. Please ONLY apply to the one that best fits your education:

FHFA-25-01-PATH-599: Exam/Finance: Economics, Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, or Mathematics.FHFA-25-02-PATH-399: Program Support: Public administration, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, HR.FHFA-25-03-PATH-2299: Information Technology: Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems.FHFA-25-04-PATH-999: Law: Pre-law, Law.This is a temporary appointment intended for the summer session not to exceed August 31, 2025, but may be extended without further competition. At the successful conclusion of this internship program, the agency may non-competitively convert individuals to a Term or Permanent position with promotion potential up to the EL-12 in the competitive service. Extensions or conversions are based on the performance of the incumbent. Salary will be based on educational level.Salary

$38,649 - $53,142/yearConditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. CitizenEnrolled at least part-time in a degree-seeking program.Completed 2 years of post-high school education or Associate's degree.Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment.Resume and supporting documents (See Required Documents section)Interns are allowed to telework, but must come into the office at least once per week.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigationFHFA participates in e-Verify. All new hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment.Bargaining Unit Status: IneligibleQualifications

Applicants must meet ALL of the following general qualification requirements listed below in order to receive consideration for an intern position:Grade 04:

Current students at least 16 years of age.Completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or Associate's degree. Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Pre-law, or Law.Maintained a 2.5 overall grade point average or higher (on a 4 point scale).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, status as a parent, sexual orientation, political affiliations, national origin, age, disability, or any other non-merit factor. Candidates with Veteran's preference, who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy, will be given priority over non-preference candidates.Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following documents to receive consideration:Cover Letter:

200 words or less summary explaining why you would like to work for the FHFA and what skills/education you have to offer.Resume:

You must include your expected graduation date and your field of studies.Transcripts:

You must submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to furnish your official transcripts.If you are graduating in the Spring,

you must submit proof that you will be continuing your education in the Fall.Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by recognized institutions.How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration.

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