Washington Field Office, Hearings Unit - Administrative Judge Law Clerk - Intern Positions

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Administrative Judges in the Washington Field Office (WFO) are seeking extremely ambitious and motivated Law Clerks-Interns. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and has a demonstrated commitment to performing his/her best work on a consistent basis.

Administrative Judges preside over all discrimination cases filed by federal employees under various antidiscrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); Rehabilitation Act; and Equal Pay Act. Additionally, many cases involve allegations of harassment (sexual and non-sexual) and unlawful hostile work environment.

Law Clerks-Interns will attend Administrative Hearings (the equivalent of trials); participate in Administrative Conferences during various stages of litigation (Discovery Conferences, Settlement Conferences, Initial Conferences, and Prehearing Conferences); and draft Bench Decisions, Summary Judgment Decisions, and Case Management Orders. Law Clerks-Inters will be exposed to constant interaction with the parties, including attorneys representing agencies; attorneys representing complainants; and pro se complainants. The work is challenging and the caseload is robust.

Law Clerks-Interns will gain significant exposure to litigation; civil rights and employment law; alternative dispute resolution; and advanced legal writing. Unique to this position, Law Clerks-Interns will have the opportunity to become familiar with a plethora of federal government agencies, including, but not limited to the Department of State (DOS); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Department of Transportation (DOT); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Department of Defense (DOD); Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and the Department of Labor (DOL).

The Administrative Judges are not necessarily looking for Law Clerks-Interns with the best grades or highest academic achievement. Emphasis will be placed on legal writing proficiency, professionalism, and work-ethic. Administrative Judges expect for Law Clerks-Interns to function as blossoming attorneys. Moreover, Administrative Judges spend significant quality time with Law Clerks-Interns to assist them with career and professional development.

This is not a paid internship position; however, some law schools are willing to allow students to earn actual academic credits. Furthermore, some law schools and/or other institutions offer stipends, since the EEOC is an esteemed public-sector organization. The ideal time commitment differs for each Administrative Judge. Ideally, most Administrative Judges require a solid commitment of 30 - 40 hours per week during the summer and at least 20 hours per week for fall/spring semesters. Due to the nature of the position, the fall/spring minimum time commitment of twenty hours per week is non-negotiable.

Potential applicants should give this position serious thought before applying and/or accepting an invitation to interview.

Send cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to Supervisory Administrative Judge Maricia Woodham at maricia.woodham@eeoc.gov.