Attorney Advisor (Ethics Attorney)

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice invites applications for a position in the Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) within the Justice Management Division. The DEO administers the DOJ ethics program for the DAEO and oversees the Federal Government Pro Bono Program. The incumbent provides guidance to senior leadership and staff on ethics statutes, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications include a J.D. degree, bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and post-J.D.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar.
• U.S. citizenship or national.
• Post J.D. legal experience determines the GS grade level (GS-11 to GS-15).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to DOJ staff on federal ethics statutes and regulations.
• Advise on the Hatch Act and related ethics issues; review disclosures and prepare ethics documents; train employees.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Description

The incumbent serves in the Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) in the Justice Management Division (JMD). DEO administers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ethics program for the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, who serves as the Department’s Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO). DEO also manages the Federal Government Pro Bono Program. Among other responsibilities, DEO staff provide advice and guidance to senior leadership, career employees, and managers on ethics statutes, rules, and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants must have the years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal experience for the specific grade requirements listed below:

• Up to 1 year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-11 grade level.
• At least 1 year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-12 grade level.
• At least 1.5 years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.
• At least 2.5 years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level.
• At least 4 years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, two of which were specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-15 grade level.

DEO is interested in applicants who demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities, as well as those who exercise sound judgment and enjoy working in and contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment.

Examples of specialized experience include: providing legal advice to employees on the Federal ethics statutes and regulations, including 18 U.S.C. §§ 203, 205, 207, 208, and 209, as well as DOJ’s supplemental regulations at 5 C.F.R. § 3801 and 28 C.F.R. § 45; advising on the Hatch Act and the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act; independently performing legal analysis on Federal ethics issues; administering Federal financial disclosure requirements, including the use of Integrity or FDOnline; reviewing PAS nominee financial disclosure reports, advising nominees, and preparing nominee ethics agreements in coordination with OGE; training Federal employees on the federal ethics laws and regulations, ethics requirements, and related issues; preparing waivers under 18 U.S.C. § 208 and authorizations under 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502; and, experience responding to OGE-201 requests or requests under the FOIA for ethics related documents.

Number of Positions

1 or more

Travel

Travel is generally not required for successful performance of the duties of this position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is:

• GS-11 ($85,447 - $111,087)
• GS-12 ($102,415 - $133,142)
• GS-13 ($121,785 - $158,322)
• GS-14 ($143,913 - $187,093)
• GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200)