Overview
Law Student Volunteer, Summer (Maine) Jobs in Portland, ME at U.S. Department of Justice
Hiring Organization
USAO District of Maine
Hiring Office
Criminal, Civil and Appellate Divisions
Job ID
27-ME-002-Intern
Location:
100 Middle Street
6th Floor, East Tower
Portland, ME 04101 – United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
About the Office
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine investigates and prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in both criminal and civil cases and matters in U.S. District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Criminal attorneys investigate and prosecute federal criminal violations of many types, including: terrorism, computer crime, fraud, public corruption, drug trafficking, organized crime, civil rights violations, money laundering, and violent crimes. Civil attorneys provide representation to various federal agencies in both affirmative and defensive litigation. Civil attorneys are also active in asset forfeiture proceedings and the collection of fines and judgments.
Job Description
Law Student Volunteer Interns assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Law Student Volunteer Interns can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments, investigations and appellate briefs; to assemble exhibits for trial; and to observe hearings and trials on which they are working or in which they are interested. We have volunteer internship positions available in both our Portland and Bangor offices.
Qualifications
First-year (second semester) and second-year law students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the USAO. A minimum of 8 to 10 weeks are required for the internship with a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Application Process
Please send an email with one combined PDF that includes your cover letter, resume (not to exceed two pages), and law school transcript along with your contact information and the dates you are available to the attention of Danielle Farr, HR Specialist Contractor- [email protected]. Applications for the 2027 program will be accepted January 1, 2027 through February 10, 2027. Additional information regarding the District of Maine USAO can be found at their website: www.justice.gov/usao/me.
Salary
Uncompensated. Academic credit available if arranged by the student through the law school.
Title: Law Student Volunteer, Summer (Maine)
Company: U.S. Department of Justice
Location: Portland, ME
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