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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Student Trainee (Clerical)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Department of Justice

Recent

Salary

$16.79 - $23.17

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026

GS-1 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $21,996 - $27,534

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level internship involves basic office tasks like answering phones, filing documents, copying materials, and running errands in the Administrative Division of a U.S. Attorney's office.

It's designed for high school students or those pursuing a GED to gain hands-on experience in a federal government setting.

A good fit would be a reliable, detail-oriented student who is eager to learn administrative skills and committed to their education.

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in high school or a GED program (at least half-time course load)
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA and good academic standing
  • U.S. citizen or owe permanent allegiance to the United States
  • Successful completion of a background investigation
  • Sign a Pathways Participant Agreement
  • Located in or able to work in Las Vegas, Nevada

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

To be eligible for this internship ALL of the following requirements must be met: Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate/professional school, or certificate program equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study (go to http://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify accreditation status) pursuant to 5 CFR 362.

You must be considered in good academic standings by the school.

Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.

"Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled. Grade Point Average: You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Citizenship: Student Interns must be United States citizens or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.

(Currently, natives of American Samoa, Swains Island and certain inhabitants of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are the only groups that owe permanent allegiance to the United States.)Background Investigation: You must successfully complete a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

Pathways Participant Agreement: All interns are required to sign the Participant Agreement.

Qualification requirements as outlined below: GS-1: To be eligible at the GS-1 level, you must be enrolled in high school or a general education diploma (GED) program. Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the Administrative Division.

Typical work assignments will include: Answers telephone and refers callers to staff members or takes messages as appropriate; Operates copying machine; Collates and staples materials; Sorts and arranges material for filing in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order; Locates and retrieves materials; Stocks forms and other office supplies; Makes recurring and special messenger trips as necessary.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-NV-12861065-PP