Ethics Counsel & Policy Advisor

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

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.