Interns would provide legal advice and counsel on highly complex issues pertaining to program and general law matters, and defend the IG and OIG personnel in litigation. Interns would work on national high priority and sensitive issues, and policies relating to OIG's operations. In addition, interns would prepare highly complex legal documents and advisory opinions. Interns would also draft comments on proposed legislation, changes in regulations, or recommendations on the advisability of instituting criminal or civil suits. Interns would litigate, negotiate, and settle cases involving CMP, fraud and other IG issues.
Cases usually involve multiple, highly complex, and interrelated issues.
Clearly applicable precedents are not readily available. Discretion would be imperative, and strong analytical and writing skills would be required. Interns would develop a concise formal writing style suitable for OIG needs. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, writing skills, and presentation skills. Flexibility, problem solving, decisiveness, resilience, political savvy, external awareness, and an understanding of legal issues are the key competencies that will be strengthened.