FOIA Attorney Advisor: Complex Legal Opinions

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks a qualified attorney with a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and active bar standing to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The position requires at least 4 years of post‑J.D. legal experience, including specialized experience at the GS‑14 level or higher.

Candidates should be prepared to provide legal opinions on complex issues, review subpoenas, and handle FOIA matters, potentially including litigation before courts and tribunals.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Possess a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Minimum post-law-degree legal experience required; at GS-15 level, 4+ years, including specialized experience at GS-14.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal opinions or memoranda on complex and difficult issues of law.
• Review and prepare recommendations for responses to subpoenas and other requests for production of materials.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations.
• Conduct litigation, including trying cases, before courts and administrative tribunals.

Formation

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited law school)

Description du poste

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks a qualified attorney with a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and active bar standing to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The position requires at least 4 years of post‑J.D. legal experience, including specialized experience at the GS‑14 level or higher.

Candidates should be prepared to provide legal opinions on complex issues, review subpoenas, and handle FOIA matters, potentially including litigation before courts and tribunals.