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**WAPA-****-638**

**Open**: 09/15/2008

**Close**: 10/07/2008

**STUDENT TRAINEE (Law),** **-999-7/9**

\$ 18.86-\$30.00

Legal Office A0200

Duty location: Lakewood, CO

This position is a Student Trainee position in Lakewood, Colorado, and
appointment will be made in accordance with provisions of the Student
Career Experience Program (SCEP). This position provides training and
work experience to the student and gives support to the legal function
within the Corporate Services Office. During this appointment, the
student gains basic theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary for entry level to an Attorney/Advisor position.

**[NOTE]{.underline}**:

-   Western Area Power Administration will not pay Relocation expenses.

**[CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT]{.underline}:**

-   Upon entrance on duty, all Federal employees are required to enroll
    in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer.

-   Male applicants, born after December 31, 1959, must certify upon
    appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service
    System or that they are exempt from registration requirements (for
    additional information, access the Office of Personnel Management's
    website at <http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI60.asp>).

-   Appointee must complete a background investigation prior to
    confirmation of employment.

**[ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}:**

In order to be eligible for this excepted service appointment under the
Student Career Experience Program, a student:

-   Must be a citizen of the United States;

-   Must be 16 years of age or older;

-   Must be enrolled in an accredited school seeking a law degree.

-   Must be attending at least a half-time academic course load leading
    to a JD.

-   Must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (on a
    4.0 scale) for the duration of the student appointment.

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**[QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT TRAINEE (Law)]{.underline}**:

-   Must meet education and/or experience levels as required by OPM
    "Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions" operating
    manual.

**[DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES]{.underline}**:

Writes preliminary and final title opinions for signature by attorneys.

Researches legal questions by searching case law, legal reporter
services, legal documents, periodicals, textbooks, and legal databases
such as Westlaw, Lexis or Juris.

Prepares letters, memoranda, and legal documents for use by attorneys,
requiring application of legal principles and concepts. Prepares drafts
of pleadings, motions, and interrogatories for use by office attorneys.

Assists staff attorneys during witness interviews and deposition taking
in preparation for court cases and administrative proceedings.

Establishes case files, organizing and indexing files for use by
attorneys.

**[WORK SCHEDULE]{.underline}**: A student may work part-time or
full-time, depending on class schedule.

**[BENEFITS]{.underline}**: Students employed under the Student Career
Experience Program (SCEP) may be eligible for benefits. This includes
annual and sick leave, health and life insurance, and coverage under the
Federal Employees Retirement System. For additional information on
benefits, access the Office of Personnel Management's website at
<http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/QS&AS.asp>.

**[CONVERSION TO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT]{.underline}**: Once a student
accomplishes 640[^1] hours of work experience (prior to attaining
degree) ***and*** completes all course requirements, he/she may become
eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment in the Federal
government. Conversion upon successful completion of this program,
however, ***is not guaranteed.***

**[BASIS OF EVALUATION]{.underline}**: Applicants will be evaluated on
the basis of information contained in their application. Applicants
should include all pertinent experience, awards, commendations,
training, and other information in the application.

**[APPLICATION PROCEDURES]{.underline}**:

Applicants **are required** to submit the following to receive
consideration for this announcement:

-   Form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or a
    resume; or any other application document, provided it includes all
    of the information described in the flyer, \"Applying for a Federal
    Job (OF-510)." These forms can be accessed at
    <http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp>.

-   Form OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment. This form can be
    accessed at <http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp>.

-   School transcripts showing courses and credits completed
    [and]{.underline} proof of current enrollment. Transcripts must also
    show a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0
    scale.

-   Member 4 copy of DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference (do not
    submit originals). Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also
    submit a SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference
    ([www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf](http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf)).
    Preference will not be afforded without appropriate documentation as
    defined on the SF-15.

Student appointments are subject to requirements governing Federal
employment, including investigation and fingerprinting to establish an
appointee\'s qualifications and suitability.

Applications must be received no later than October 7, 2008.

**[SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:]{.underline}**

Lynn Durlin, HR Specialist

Western Area Power Administration

12155 W. Alameda Pkwy.A7220

Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone number: (720)-962-7106

**OR applications can be faxed to: (720) 962-7117**

Additional information on the student program is available on Office of
Personnel Management\'s (OPM) website at
<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/STUDENTS.asp> and at
<http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/QS&AS.asp>.

If you have questions regarding the Student Career Employment Program,
please contact Lynn Durlin at (720) 962-7106.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political
affiliation, age, physical or mental handicap, marital status or any
other non-merit factor.

For information on other vacancies in the Department of Energy, Western
Area Power Administration, Corporate Services Office, access Office of
Personnel Management's website at
[http://www.usajobs.opm.gov](http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/) or DOE's web
site at [https://jobsonline.doe.gov](https://jobsonline.doe.gov/).

**A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT IS WESTERN'S POLICY.**

[^1]: One-half of the 640 hours may be waived based on criteria outlined
    in *Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 69.*