Attorney- Adviser

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks an attorney with a J.D. degree and active license to practice in the United States. The role requires at least two years of post-J.D.

experience, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and the capacity to work independently in a demanding environment. Preference is given to candidates with national security or intelligence experience and prior federal litigation exposure.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have at least two or more years of post-J.D. professional experience.
• Superior academic credentials with excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a very demanding environment.
• Federal experience preferences: national security/intelligence background and federal litigation experience.

Skills

J.D. degree

Licensed to practice

Analytical writing skills

Independent work capability

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least two or more years of post-J.D. professional experience.
• Applicants must have superior academic credentials, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, and have the dedication and capacity to work independently in a very demanding environment.
• Past experience in the national security or intelligence fi eld is not required but is preferred.
• Prior federal litigation experience is also strongly preferred.
• Must be able to meet JMD and NSD suitability criteria for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Failure to obtain or retain this level of security clearance and access will be grounds for reassignment, demotion, or removal from the Federal Service.
• Employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• Occasional travel is required, which may involve the use of commercial and/or government aircraft.
• This position is MISSION ESSENTIAL. Most, if not all, essential job functions must be performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
• The incumbent is required to report for duty, in person, as necessary, in an emergency (regardless of holidays, weekends, nights, furloughs) or conditions such as weather in which non-essential personnel are not expected to report.
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE MANAGEMENT/REPORTING: The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining an ethical culture and upholding the principles of ethical conduct. As a DOJ Employee, you will be subject to the Standard of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a new Government employee, or as a new employee to this Department, you will be required to receive initial ethics orientation within 3 months of appointment. In addition, you will be required to fi le the Public Financial Disclosure report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of your appointment, annually, and within30 days of termination of employment in accordance with title 5, C. F.R. 2634.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule oflaw and the United States Constitution.