The Public Service Fellows Program - Fellowship Opportunities With the Partnership for Public Service

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PARTNERSHIP

Through an established internship program – the Public Service Fellows Program – the Partnership for Public Service offers a unique opportunity for public-service minded students and graduates to gain a new appreciation and understanding of public service. Fellows contribute to many areas of the organization. In addition to regular assignments in support of his or her team, each fellow is encouraged to take initiative on projects of particular interest to him or her. The Public Service Fellows Program is structured to enable each fellow to significantly contribute to the Partnership's work while gaining valuable experience. 

Fellows are assigned to one of the Partnership’s teams (e.g., government affairs, research, communications, accounting, business development/fundraising, event planning, government transformation and education and outreach) based on their skills and interests. During their tenure, fellows are fully integrated within these teams’ projects and meetings. Fellows may also be asked to lend support on projects for other teams, as needed, and to occasionally assist with administrative duties, such as mailings or helping with the phones.

The Partnership offers fellowships for current students or recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs. The Partnership will work with those individuals who require academic credit for their fellowship experience. The Partnership has strict policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment of any kind. 

Qualifications:

 

• Strong commitment to public service issues

• Desire to learn about issues affecting the federal government

• Desire and ability to interact with other organizations including those in the non-profit,

   academic, private, media and governmental sectors

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced ever-changing environment and to work on multiple

   assignments in a given time frame

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team

• Current student or recent graduate of undergraduate or graduate program

• Proficiency in web-based research and Microsoft Office programs

Financial Support Information:

The Partnership may offer stipends to those individuals participating in the fellowship program, depending upon the time commitment of the individual and the duration of their fellowship. 

Application Instructions:

Interested students or graduates should send the following components, by mail or email:

(1) A cover letter:

• Why do you want to be a fellow at the Partnership?

• What prior skills, knowledge, and work experience are relevant to working at the
   Partnership?

• How do you hope to carry on with your interest in public service in the future?

• What do you hope to learn or gain from your internship experience?

• How did you hear about the Partnership?

• What Partnership team(s) most interest you and why?

(2) A resume

(3) An academic transcript (unofficial is fine)

(4) References list (List three references: name, affiliation, postal address, current phone number, and email address (if available). Letters of recommendation included with applications are welcome as a substitute for listed references).

(5) Two writing samples (3-5 pages each)

Please mail entire application to:

Brad Golson, Fellowship Coordinator

Partnership for Public Service

1100 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 1080 East

Washington, DC 20005

OR email to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org.

Selection Process:

The Partnership accepts applications for the Public Service Fellowship Program throughout the year, but will begin reviewing applications for the specified terms at the dates listed below. 

 

Term Application Review Date:

Fall 2008 July 18, 2008

Within one month of receipt of your application, you should expect to hear something back from the Partnership – likely via email - regarding the determination of your application and the possibility of an interview (including telephone interviews). If you need to check the status of your application, please feel free to send an email inquiry to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org or to call (202) 775-9111. For additional information about the fellowship, please visit http://ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/employment.shtml.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel in Atlanta, Attorney Recruitment Program

The Office of the General Counsel promotes, advocates and protects all legal interests of the Social Security Administration. The legal work is varied, challenging, complex and rewarding. The Office of the General Counsel in the Atlanta Region periodically hires Assistant Regional Counsel at an entry grade level position (GS-11) with a starting salary of $56,478.00, or experienced attorneys (GS-12) at a starting salary of $67,693.00. The positions are located in the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center in Atlanta, Georgia. all attorneys must be active members in good standing of the bar of the court of a State, Washington, DC, or U.S. territory. Applicants should possess outstanding academic qualifications such as experience on Law Review or school standing in the top third of their law school class. They should also be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.

All Assistant Regional Counsel primarily work with United states' Attorneys to defend decisions denying entitlement to Social Security benefits. There are also opportunities for attorneys to handle other matters involving benefits programs, as well as legal activities, in the areas of disclosure and Privacy, employment law, civil rights, federal tort claims and a variety of other matters.

Complete applications must include a resume, a law school transcript, a legal writing sample (preferably a legal brief) and a cover letter. Veterans who qualify for a veterans preference must so indicate in a cover letter and submit a copy of the DD214. Bar membership should be indicated on the resume.

Applications Should be Submitted to:

Mary Ann Sloan

Regional Chief Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Atlanta Region

Social Security Administration

Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center

61 Forsyth Street S.W.; Suite 20T45

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

 

Applicants seeking information about attorney opportunities in the Atlanta office should contact Holly A. Grimes, Sr. Litigation Attorney, at (404) 562-1071. 

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office is seeking candidates

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office has a budget of almost 4.0 million dollars (FY2007‑2008) and 37 full‑time employees, including twenty-one attorneys.  The Legal Defender’s Office has a budget of almost one million dollars (FY 2007‑2008) and 12 full‑time employees, including seven attorneys.  Each department maintains an administrative office in the Kingman area that is responsible for providing coverage of courts in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman.  The Public Defender’s Office has satellite offices in the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City areas, and covers Justice Court and Superior Court cases throughout the County.

For those of you seeking to become among the elite in the practice of criminal law, you know that courtroom experience is a key element to your continuing professional growth.  The opportunity to be doing trials while your contemporaries sit in libraries doing research for years is your goal.  If you are looking for an environment where you can learn from highly qualified and experienced attorneys, in a constructive, encouraging environment and get real courtroom experience, I have an opportunity for you!

The opportunity to become a Public or Legal Defender in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, with a fast-paced active caseload is available in the State of Arizona.  Mohave County Arizona offers you a centrally located employment opportunity.  Recreational opportunities abound within the Northern Arizona area.  The county seat of Kingman lies only ½ hour from Laughlin, Nevada; one and a half-hours from Las Vegas, Nevada; 45 minutes from Lake Havasu; 2 hours from Flagstaff; three hours from Phoenix; and 4 and a half hours from Los Angeles.  With highly competitive salaries starting at over $54,000, and some of the lowest costs of living in the State of Arizona Mohave County - Arizona is a great career opportunity.

As a Public or Legal Defender you will be given full responsibilities for your own caseload within four weeks of becoming employed.  You will be provided an opportunity to train with a senior mentor, and receive ongoing training both within the offices and from outside.  You will inevitably have the opportunity to conduct numerous jury trials each year and be able to work your way through misdemeanors, juvenile and ultimately felony cases.

Call today to schedule your appointment to explore your potential.  Call Dana Hlavac, Public Defender at (520) 753-0734 or speak to Kim Casey, Office Manager.  You may also contact the office at pubdef@co.mohave.az.us .

Compensation and Benefits

Current Salary Range for attorneys is $54,288.00 to $107,343.60 commensurate with experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Health and Welfare Plan:  Available health, dental, vision and dependent health care plans.

Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. 

Arizona State Retirement System.

Life Insurance: County paid for life insurance policy with a death benefit equal to your annual salary.  Additional insurance is available at employee’s cost.

Deferred Compensation.

Short‑term Disability Plan:  This program provides 60% of an employee’s base salary and is funded 100% by the County.

Paid Time Off Program: Earn at least 8 hours each pay period!

Holidays: Eleven paid holidays each year.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Up to $40,000 of your school loan payments may be eligible for a matching payment from Mohave County.

Relocation Assistance: Mohave County reimburses moving expenses on a sliding scale.

Public Interest Opportunities

PSLawNet is Seeking Students for the Summer in Washington, DC

 

Career Fairs

 

Job Fair Pre-Registration

Job Fair Pre-Registration: 

Each year the University of Miami School of Law participates in a number of job fairs throughout the country.  Several job fairs require pre-registration.  By pre-registering for a job fair, you are not bound to register or participate in the job fair.  Pre-registration only assures you of receiving information on how to register and participate in the job fair. 

Information regarding the following job fairs will be sent via email over the next few weeks and months.  Only pre-registered students will receive this information. 

Southeastern Minority Job Fair ("SEMJF"), Atlanta, GA – August 1-2, 2008

Washington DC Interview Program ("WDCIP"), Washington, DC – August 8, 2008
Southeastern Law Placement Consortium ("SELPC"), Atlanta, GA – August 15, 2008
West Coast Interview Program ("WCIP"), Santa Monica, CA – August 22, 2008 

Job Fair pre-registration forms were emailed to the email address you list on your Symplicity account.  Forms may also be obtained at the CPC. 

Please return pre-registration form to the Career Planning Center in person (room A112) or via email (npierrelouis@law.miami.edu) on or before Friday, April 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Northwest Minority Job Fair in Seattle, Washington