FOIA Compliance Attorney Advisor

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Office of Information Policy in Washington, DC. Attorneys will support FOIA compliance, policy development, and litigation-related matters, with several teams including Administrative Appeals, IR Staff, IR FOIA Litigation, and FOIA Compliance Staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting FOIA laws, drafting annual reports, reviewing agency FOIA submissions, and providing legal guidance on FOIA implementation.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Preferred knowledge of FOIA and administrative law.
• GS-13 level requires 1+ year of pertinent FOIA experience; GS-14 requires 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply FOIA laws, orders, regulations, precedents, and agency practices.
• Draft and review FOIA reports and annual summaries for leadership.
• Review agencies’ FOIA determinations and assist in compliance actions.
• Provide legal research and advisory support on FOIA-related inquiries.
• Develop and maintain FOIA-related guidance and policies.
• Assist in managing DOJ FOIA websites and communications.

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

The United States Department of Justice is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Office of Information Policy in Washington, DC. Attorneys will support FOIA compliance, policy development, and litigation-related matters, with several teams including Administrative Appeals, IR Staff, IR FOIA Litigation, and FOIA Compliance Staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting FOIA laws, drafting annual reports, reviewing agency FOIA submissions, and providing legal guidance on FOIA implementation.