Attorney-Advisor (Privacy & Information Disclosure)

US-Dhs-Headquarter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC, seeks an attorney to counsel the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) on information and privacy law issues. You will provide legal analysis, write briefs, and support policy decisions under time pressure.

Key responsibilities include advising on disclosure/privacy matters, representing CRCL in related litigation, and delivering well‑written opinions to guide DHS programs while coordinating with the Office of General Counsel.

Qualifications

• First professional law degree (JD, LL.B, or LL.M) required.
• Specialized professional legal experience in privacy/information disclosure law or strong ability to draft complex legal memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Advise CRCL on information and privacy law issues.
• Represent CRCL in litigation relating to federal information disclosure/privacy law.
• Provide legal support to CRCL in exercising its authorities.

Skills

Legal advisory

Privacy law

Litigation support

Education

JD/LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC, seeks an attorney to counsel the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) on information and privacy law issues. You will provide legal analysis, write briefs, and support policy decisions under time pressure.

Key responsibilities include advising on disclosure/privacy matters, representing CRCL in related litigation, and delivering well‑written opinions to guide DHS programs while coordinating with the Office of General Counsel.