Office of Compliance & Enforcement – Summer Intern 2019

Overview: The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance. LSC currently funds 132 independent, nonprofit legal aid organizations with nearly 800 offices throughout the nation.

 

The mission of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) is to review compliance by grantees with the LSC Act, regulations, instructions, guidelines and grant assurances. OCE is also charged with responding promptly and effectively to inquiries and complaints pertaining to recipients filed by members of the public.

 

The primary objectives of the internship are for the interns to:

 

·        Acquire a sound understanding of the importance of compliance oversight within the context of providing civil legal services pursuant to LSC funding;

·        Build an academic and professional portfolio of work and writing samples; and

·        Learn and implement effective professional attitudes and behaviors.

The intern’s hours will be up to 37.5 hours per week. The internship will run from May through August 2019.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The intern’s principal duties and responsibilities include:

 

General:

LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate, graduate, and law school students. The ideal applicant will be dependable, self-motivated, professional, hard-working, disciplined, and demonstrate integrity. He or she will have excellent research and analytical skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be attentive to details, have good organizational skills, and able to work both independently and on a team. He or she also will exercise good judgment and be an effective problem-solver, intellectually curious, and committed to LSC’s mission to promote equal access to justice.

 

Technical/Specialized:

A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

 

This position is paid hourly. Hourly rate is based on class year: $14.00-$15.90 for undergraduates.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, submit a complete application (provide ALL of the information requested and answer ALL of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers

 

Questions can be sent to: jobs@lsc.gov

Note: If reasonable accommodation in the application process is required, please notify OHR at 202-295-1571 or jobs@lsc.gov.

LSC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as a corporation depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. LSC is an equal opportunity employer.