Overview
Legal Assistant – Immigration Jobs in Irvine, CA at Bu Law Group
Hiring Organization
Criminal Division (CRM)
Hiring Office
Violent Crime and Racketeering Section
Location:
Washington, DC – United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, June 9, 2025
About the Office
The Violent Crime and Racketeering Section oversees the Department’s program to combat organized crime by: investigating and prosecuting the most significant organized crime groups in conjunction with Assistant United States Attorneys in U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country; prosecuting significant RICO, VICAR, and violent crime cases against the most dangerous street gangs operating on a regional and national level; exercising approval authority over all proposed federal prosecutions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (VICAR) statutes; advising and assisting on criminal investigations and prosecutions of federal crimes involving labor-management disputes, the internal affairs of labor unions in the private sector, and the operation of employee pension and welfare benefit plans; and contributing to the development of policy and legislation relating to numerous organized crime and gang-related issues, including gambling, firearms trafficking, violent crime, and law enforcement strategies.
Job Description
Position entails extensive research and writing on a variety of issues pertaining to federal criminal procedure and law, evidence, RICO, VICAR, and sentencing, legislative, and policy matters.
16 hours per week for part-time and 35-40 hours per week for full-time for the full semester. We do not entertain split internships with other organizations.
Qualifications
Excellent research and writing skills are required. Classes in criminal procedure, criminal law, and evidence are recommended.
**Prior to finalizing an appointment, all interns are required to undergo a security check, which includes a name and fingerprint clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a determination of suitability for employment based on the information a candidate provides in the security form.
Application Process
Fall 2025: Apply April 24 – June 9, 2025
**Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible.
Please submit the following: cover letter, resume, law school transcript (official or unofficial), and legal writing sample. All materials should be submitted in PDF format. E-mail application materials to [email protected].
Salary
Volunteer (without compensation) or work study credit.
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Title: Legal Assistant – Immigration
Company: Bu Law Group
Location: Irvine, CA
