 Paralegal (Litigation/Labor & Employment Law) – 90304269 – Washington SUMMARY OF DUTIES:This position is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to attorneys and staff within the Law Department, specifically focusing on handling cases and administrative projects. The primary responsibilities include supporting attorneys in Amtrak’s Litigation and Labor and Employment teams, as well as assisting with matters before regulatory bodies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Where applicable, the position collaborates with Senior Litigation Paralegals to effectively manage and advance legal matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Act as a point of contact for Amtrak’s outside counsel in collecting case materials;Monitor and update cases through an internal case management system, noting deadlines and major case updates;Assist attorneys in carrying out legal research, including gathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal arguments, codes, and documents;Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents, including contracts, subpoena responses, preservation memoranda, and statements;Liaise with numerous employees across multiple departments within Amtrak;Preparing cases for attorneys by organizing exhibits, finalizing affidavits and legal correspondences, and maintaining documents in paper and electronic filing systems;Assist attorneys in investigating facts and laws of cases, and search pertinent sources to determine causes of action and prepare cases;Assist attorneys in interviewing witnesses and scheduling depositions;Other special projects, legal support tasks, and administrative duties as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent and significant substantive experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with internal clients and outside counsel. Strong attention to detail Excellent research and analytical skills Excellent prior job performance Ability to manage a heavy workload Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of information and documentsAbility to work under pressure and meet constant deadlinesAbility to work with a variety of personalities in a strong team environmentMaintain confidentiality of sensitive informationCoordinate multiple cases and projects and adapt to changing prioritiesEffectively manage and utilize Amtrak’s financial resources PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:2+ years of relevant experience working in a large law firm or corporate legal department environment Experience working with railroads or other industrial environments with extensive personnel policies, labor agreements, and discipline processes. WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and case boxes weighing up to 15 pounds. Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. The salary/hourly range is $65,500 – $84,888. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. |
Careers in Social Work Panel
.png) Careers in Social Work PanelWednesday, October 22, 20255 – 6 pmVirtualRegister via Handshake Interested in pursuing a career in social work? Join us for a panel discussion with professionals working in and around this amazing social service field. Learn about the different specializations of Social Work, applying to MSW Programs, as well as the career options available within this highly versatile field. Undergraduate UMD Psychology students are especially encouraged to attend this event. This event is open to all current UMD undergraduate and graduate students. Panelists: Trauma Therapist | MSW, LMSW, LSWAIC Clinical Care Manager | LCSW Psychotherapist, Social Worker | LCSW-C Founder & Executive Director | LICSW, LCSW-C Hosted by the Feller Center, the Department of Psychology, and the PSYC Career Alumni Network. |
Spring 2026 Internship | Office of Senator Martin Heinrich (NM)
 Spring 2026 Internship Location: Washington, DC Salary: $18 per hour Closing Date: October 15, 2025 Interning in Senator Heinrich’s Washington, D.C., office, you will learn about the legislative, press, and operations process of a U.S. Senate office. Positions in D.C. are for the Senators personal office as well as the Democratic staff on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This internship is geared toward students with an appetite for policy work, media relations, and scheduling and administrative work. Washington, DC, internships are available for college and graduate students, with undergraduate students usually working in Senator Heinrich’s personal office and graduate students usually working for the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Preference will be given to students from New Mexico, but all are encouraged to apply. This internship is an excellent opportunity to see how a Senate office functions and learn how to navigate the Senate as an institution. Applicants must thrive on organization, have keen attention to detail, be relentlessly adaptable, and deliver on multiple urgent deadlines simultaneously. |
ASIS Foundation–IFPO Certification Scholarships
ASIS Foundation–IFPO Certification Scholarships
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
The ASIS Foundation, in partnership with the International Foundation for Protection Officers are offering scholarships to support individual advancement in the security profession.
IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Scholarships*
The CPO (Certified Protection Officer) program is designed for security officers and students who wish to learn more about asset security/protection. It is aimed at individuals with a professional orientation.
CPO Requirements:
Candidates must have six (6) months of full-time protection officer experience (or equivalent) or one year of part-time protection officer experience (or equivalent). Students enrolled in a recognized classroom training program may also qualify for this program.
*The IFPO scholarships are open to all security professionals and offered in English and Spanish programs. There is a portion of scholarships exclusively for women in security. ASIS MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
Montgomery County Family Justice Center Internships Available
The Montgomery County Family Justice Center with the Sheriff’s Office is the County’s service center for victims of domestic violence and their families. They currently have internships available for the Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters. They have 3 types of internships: Client Services, Legal Services and Domestic Violence Prevention Programs (Spring only). For more information about the internships, please visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html.
For Spring, the deadline is November 2, 2025, For Summer, the deadline is March 1, 2026.
Bethany Beach Police Seasonal Police Program Summer 2026
The Bethany Beach Police Department is taking applications for summer 2026 Seasonal Police Officers. Every year, the agency hires approximately 17 young men and women who want to gain hands on experience as police officers. These individuals perform basic law enforcement duties under supervision during the summer months (May-Sept). While doing so, the agency mentors them, trains them, and works with them to gain internship requirements if needed. In return, their employment helps our town provide more boots on the ground for the safety of our visitors and residents during the summer beach season.
Completed applications can be sent to BBPDJOBS@Townofbethanybeach.com
USG Career Fair-THIS Wednesday!
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| Universities at Shady Grove All Campus Career Fair Wednesday, October 8,2:00-5:30PMBuilding 4, Atrium The USG campus, Smith Schoolof Business and all 9 campus partners are excited to invite you to the firstannual Universities at Shady Grove All Campus Career Fair. here will beemployer representatives seeking full time and internship positions for all! |
Child Safety Team Specialist – USDS | TikTok
Child Safety Team Specialist – USDS
Location: Washington D.C.
Job Code: A221964
Salary: $64,600 – $96,000
About the Team:
The Risk & Response Team for TikTok USDS is a multi-disciplinary team that handles risk detection, prevention and handling in the United States. The team is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure online environment for users by actively monitoring and responding to emergent threats, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and address real-life implications of online content.
As a member of the US Risk and Response’s Child Safety team, you will be integral in ensuring that TikTok is a safe and trustworthy place for our community. Risk and Response is responsible for balancing corporate compliance responsibilities with the appropriate operational safeguards to protect our users’ rights. Within and across each vertical, we work together to develop efficient workflows that mitigate legal risk. We are here to strike a scalable balance between what the law requires and what is operationally feasible to protect our users. We are here to help all our Safety organization and wider company colleagues ensure that we are sustaining an equitable platform that inspires creativity across all markets.
As a Child Safety Specialist at TikTok, you’ll be part of a global team that ensures the timely detection and removal of content across the broad spectrum of online child endangerment, such as child sexual abuse and exploitation. Through close partnerships with Legal, Policy, and Product & Process teams, you will manage global time-sensitive escalations, and child endangerment incidents to protect our online community.
This highly motivating and impactful work gives you the opportunity to work with global cross-functional colleagues to frame our legal policies and operational procedures for TikTok. The team is seeking a candidate with a strong work ethic, excellent judgment, exceptional partnering skills and a passion for protecting children.
Our Child Safety team performs a critical function that supports our efforts to address objectionable or disturbing content. Content that the Child Safety team interacts with includes images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child abuse; sexual assault; torture; bestiality; self-harm; suicide; and murder.
It is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
This position will be full-time and will be based in our Los Angeles, CA or Washington D.C. locations and will entail a Tuesday through Saturday, or Sunday through Thursday work week. It also requires participation in a 24/7 on-call schedule, which will include holiday support.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate operational excellence on a team that evaluates legal risk and user privacy in the world centered around child safety
- Assume responsibility of an inbound review queue made up of internal escalations related to the most vulnerable users in our community
- Be aware of and willing to operate in a work environment with sensitive content that includes child sexual abuse, exploitation and other material that may be considered offensive or disturbing
- Execute on repetitive core work tasks while maintaining attention to detail and keeping an eye out for potential process improvements
- Conduct review of both live/historical user generated content with a detail-oriented approach and in accordance with team guidance for reporting to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Probation Counselor II | Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Probation Counselor II Location: Alexandria, VA Job Number: 25-01762 Salary: $68,774.37 – $114,625.06 Closing Date: October 3, 2025 This position works within the Probation Division of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC), under the general supervision of the unit director. Provides case management services and supervision of youth ordered on probation by the court. Monitors compliance with court-ordered conditions and requirements. Completes court-ordered investigations and writes reports. Attends court hearings and makes recommendations for disposition. Administers validated assessment tools, such as the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI), and uses information to develop case service plans with the participation of the youth and family to address areas of risk and needs. Employs a variety of counseling techniques and evidenced based interventions during probation contacts, including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate behavior change. Makes referrals for appropriate treatment or services when necessary, utilizing least restrictive interventions while building upon the youth and family’s natural supports. Works collaboratively with other agencies and service providers. Uses graduated sanctions when appropriate to address non-compliant behavior in lieu of formal court action, and incentives when desired behavior is demonstrated. Files probation and/or court order violations and returns cases to court for non-compliance when appropriate. Supervises and visits youth at home, school, juvenile detention centers, treatment programs, and residential facilities. Follows policies and procedural guidelines set by the agency and the state Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). May require frequent travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. May be required to provide short-term case management and supervision of cases diverted from Juvenile Intake, and other duties as assigned by the Unit Director. Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Probation Counselor II positions located at the various Department of JDRDC facilities – South County or North County (Alexandria & Reston) – depending on the needs of the hiring department. |
Study: Predicting Interest in Law Enforcement
Title of Study: Predicting Interest in Law Enforcement
Introduction: You are being invited to participate in an anonymous research study conducted by Aubrey Powell (a doctoral student in The University of Akron’s Counseling Psychology Program) under the direction of Dr. Margo Gregor (faculty in the Department of Psychology at The University of Akron).
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand the motivating factors for choosing a career in law enforcement. We would like to collect responses from at least 150 people. Procedures: If you agree to participate, you will be asked a series of questions about your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs for a future career in law enforcement. This will take you about 20 minutes.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen, and pursuing a career in law enforcement. All eligible participants are encouraged to take part! I am especially interested in hearing from individuals with diverse identities, including different racial, ethnic, sexual, gender, socioeconomic, religious, and ability backgrounds. Understanding a variety of perspectives will help provide a more comprehensive picture of what factors motivate people most. After completing the survey, you have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of three $50 Amazon gift cards.
If you’re interested, please fill out this survey. If you have any questions about this study, please feel free to email Aubrey Powell (arp135@uakron.edu) or Dr. Margo Gregor at (mgregor@uakron.edu).