Entry-Level Public Policy & Communications Attorney Fellow

Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission seeks candidates for its Attorney Honors Program, a two-year training track designed to immerse new lawyers in U.S. communications law and policy.

Ideal applicants include final-year law students, recent graduates, and judicial clerks with strong credentials who want public service and regulatory experience. Applicants should be prepared to provide transcripts, meet time-in-grade requirements if currently employed by the federal government, and demonstrate a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program pursuing a J.D., LL.M., or other graduate law degree and expected to complete by summer 2027.
• Recently completed J.D., LL.M., or currently serving as a judicial clerk; strong qualifications encouraged.
• Transcripts must be submitted to verify education; school accreditation verification may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth legal research
• Drafting legal documents and/or memoranda
• Providing input regarding the resolution of legal issues
• Interpreting laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Communications Policy

Education

J.D.

LL.M.

Job description

The Federal Communications Commission seeks candidates for its Attorney Honors Program, a two-year training track designed to immerse new lawyers in U.S. communications law and policy.

Ideal applicants include final-year law students, recent graduates, and judicial clerks with strong credentials who want public service and regulatory experience. Applicants should be prepared to provide transcripts, meet time-in-grade requirements if currently employed by the federal government, and demonstrate a