Public Service Attorney Honors Fellow

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney Honors Program at the US Federal Communications Commission offers a two-year employment and training path for entry-level attorneys in communications law and policy. It seeks final-year law students, recent graduates, and judicial clerks with strong credentials and public service motivation.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility as described in the GS-11/12/13 criteria; transcripts and SF-50 documentation may be required.

Qualifications

• JD, LL.M. or equivalent graduate law degree by 2027.
• Strong academic credentials and commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, memoranda, and issue papers.
• Assist senior attorneys with policy development and case work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Clerkship experience

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Tools

Legal databases (Westlaw/LEXIS)

Job description

The Attorney Honors Program at the US Federal Communications Commission offers a two-year employment and training path for entry-level attorneys in communications law and policy. It seeks final-year law students, recent graduates, and judicial clerks with strong credentials and public service motivation.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility as described in the GS-11/12/13 criteria; transcripts and SF-50 documentation may be required.