Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel

Job Description:

OGC’s summer law clerks will be assigned to OGC’s Office of Program Litigation (OPLit) which promotes, advocates for, and protects SSA’s legal interests in federal court litigation involving Social Security benefit programs. OPLit attorneys represent SSA in federal district and circuit court appeals that challenge SSA policies and benefit determinations. This appellate-style litigation requires strong writing aptitude and an understanding of administrative law.

Through one-to-one mentoring and small group trainings, interns will receive strategic training on SSA regulations and federal case law regarding Social Security’s disability programs, as well as experience in written advocacy. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will have several federal court writing samples for future use. OGC law interns will also be exposed to the full range of practice areas within OGC, including employee and labor relations, privacy and disclosure, and bankruptcy. OGC offers a collegial environment in which our attorneys collaborate to share their expertise with each other, and our summer law interns.

Details

We are looking for 1L and 2L students for our Summer Intern position.  It is a full-time volunteer position.  It will be approximately 10 weeks from 5/27-8/1.  Please provide a resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample.  Remote work may be available. 

Primary email: OGC.Recruitment@ssa.gov.  Accepting applications through 2/15/2025.