Attorney Advisor

United States Attorneys' Offices; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices seeks a Senior Attorney Advisor within the Legal Programs Office of EOUSA to provide expert support, advice and policy guidance on civil litigation for the United States.

The role includes coordinating communications among USAOs, client agencies and other federal entities; developing policy and guidelines; evaluating programs; and overseeing training initiatives to enhance the justice system’s effectiveness.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 4 years post-J.D. legal or related experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation on behalf of the United States or defending its interests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications among EOUSA, USAOs, client agencies, congressional staff, Department officials, investigative agencies and other federal entities.
• Develop, promote and interpret policy/guidelines across assigned programs and contribute to Justice Manual sections.
• Assess policies and procedures and recommend solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency for USAOs.
• Plan and deliver training with EOUSA's Office of Legal Education and other components.
• Lead changes to operations to ensure compliance with authorities and program effectiveness.
• Represent USAOs in inter-agency groups and committees on priority initiatives.
• Plan and execute high-visibility pilots to enhance USAO work and EOUSA mission.

Skills

Litigation experience

Policy guidance

Training coordination

Interagency collaboration

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

This position serves as a Senior Attorney Advisor in the Legal Programs Office of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). The incumbent provides expert support, assistance, advice, and policy guidance regarding legal process and procedures for the United States Attorneys as it relates to all aspects of civil litigation (defensive and/or affirmative), which includes bringing claims on behalf of, and/or defending the interests of, the United States.

About the Role

This position serves as a Senior Attorney Advisor in the Legal Programs Office of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). The incumbent provides expert support, assistance, advice, and policy guidance regarding legal process and procedures for the United States Attorneys as it relates to all aspects of civil litigation (defensive and/or affirmative), which includes bringing claims on behalf of, and/or defending the interests of, the United States.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain effective communications between EOUSA, United States Attorneys and their staffs, client agencies, congressional staff, Department officials and representatives, investigative agencies, and other federal agencies.
• Develop, promote, and interpret policy and guidelines with respect to the spectrum of issues within assigned programs and areas of law. Develop pertinent portions of the Justice Manual and United States Attorneys' Policies and Procedures.
• Assess, and evaluate various policies, processes, and procedures to determine their impact on assigned program areas and recommend, facilitate, and implement solutions to ensure effectiveness and efficiency as it relates to the work of the USAOs.
• Coordinate, participate, and prepare materials for training. In coordination with EOUSA's Office of Legal Education and other Department components, identify training needs and advise on/oversee the development and delivery of training for the USAOs.
• Recommend appropriate changes to operations and policies to ensure adherence with applicable authorities and to promote program effectiveness.
• Advocate for and represent the interest of USAOs on various Department and intra-agency working groups and committees as it relates to assigned program areas and Department priority initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and coordinate a variety of innovative and high visibility pilot projects to facilitate and enhance the work of the USAOs and further the mission of the Department and EOUSA.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 4 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Experience bringing claims on behalf of, and/or defending the interests of, the United States and in litigation of affirmative and/or defensive civil cases.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred Skills

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Pay range and compensation package

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

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 of law and the United States Constitution.