Senior Resident Legal Advisor, Mexico

Us Offices, Boards And Divisions; Xico; Presencial; MXN 2,327,000 - 2,865,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A U.S. government agency seeks a Senior Resident Legal Advisor in Mexico City to represent the Department of Justice. Responsibilities include implementing criminal justice programs and collaborating with local officials. Candidates must possess a J.D. and be an active bar member, with extensive prosecution experience and fluency in Spanish. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within an international environment, contributing to significant capacity-building initiatives.

Formación

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• Must be licensed to practice law and an active member of the bar.
• At least four years of post J.D. legal experience with work in Article III courts.

Responsabilidades

• Represent the Department of Justice in Mexico.
• Work with local authorities to strengthen capacity building programs.
• Implement criminal justice sector institutional development programs.

Conocimientos

Fluent Spanish speaker

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in international development projects

Extensive prosecution experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Educación

J.D. or equivalent degree

Descripción del empleo

Duties

The Senior Resident Legal Advisor (SRLA) will represent the United States Department of Justice through the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training's (OPDAT) field office in Mexico City, Mexico, where they will focus on implementing foreign criminal justice sector institutional development and technical assistance programs.

The SRLA will work closely with local law enforcement and government officials, including prosecutors, judges, investigators, parliamentarians, and others, to develop, implement, and strengthen OPDAT capacity building programs.

The SRLA will also work closely with OPDAT headquarters staff and officials of the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, operational law enforcement agencies, and in‑country United States and foreign authorities to ensure the assistance program meets the needs of the host nation while supporting Departmental and United States policy objectives.

The SRLA will be responsible for the implementation of programs that focus on criminal justice sector institutional development in the host nation, specifically with the judiciary capacity building.

However, these programs may also include aspects of transition and implementation of the accusatorial system, assessment of the legal system, prosecutorial capacity building, investigation and prosecution of complex transnational cases, trial advocacy skills development, money laundering and asset forfeiture, trafficking in persons, evidence collection and preservation, as well as pretrial alternatives.

For the purposes of the United States Embassy and OPDAT headquarters, the SRLA will act as the head of OPDAT's field office in Mexico City, Mexico.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• You must sign a standards of conduct agreement for overseas service.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• All male applicants born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must have registered for the selective service.
• If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You may be required to pass a State Department medical clearance.

Qualifications

• Required: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess
• ALL of the requirements below:
• A J.D., or equivalent, degree; be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• Specific grade level requirements:
• GS‑15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.
• GS‑14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience in Article III courts or comparable state level courts.
• The applicant must be a fluent Spanish speaker, as well as proficient in reading and writing Spanish.
• The successful applicant should also have:
• The ability to function effectively in an international, multi‑cultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Extensive prosecution experience; and
• Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and / or work with international development projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Embassy and / or overseas environment
• Experience working on cases with international dimensions
• Familiarity with criminal justice systems and regional relations in Central America

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree.

Additional information

An in‑person interview in Washington, D.C. may be required for this position prior to final selection. The cost of travel to the interview site will be the responsibility of the applicant unless otherwise stated. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on an individual basis as requested by a person with a disability.