History Intern
Federal Judicial Center
Washington, DC 20002-8003
The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts’ agency for research and education. Congress established it by statute in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States (see 28 U.S.C. §§ 620–629). A nine-member Board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.
The Center’s Federal Judicial History Office has need for a research assistant to work during the summer of 2011. Responsibilities will include research related to the Center’s judicial history reference works and a documentary history.
Qualifications:
Desirable qualifications include knowledge of United States legal and political history and familiarity with the federal court system. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree, preferably in history, and enrollment in a graduate history program is desirable. Editorial experience a plus.
Salary and Benefits:
The exact hourly pay rate will be established on the basis of educational background but can be expected to be $13.48 per hour at a minimum. Appointment will be from about mid-May through August. Civil service rating is not required.
Application Procedure:
Send a resume with cover letter addressing qualifications to:
Federal Judicial Center
ATTN: Human Resources Office, Room 6-190
Announcement #11-07T
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20002-8003
When applying, please refer to Announcement #11-07T. This announcement will remain open until filled; however, to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than COB April 22, 2011.